Senior QC Engineer (Procurement - Cross Country Pipeline)

TUV Rheinland Middle East LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TUV Rheinland Middle East LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead procurement quality for a major Cross Country Pipeline project. The role requires extensive oversight of vendor quality surveillance, ITPs, MTCs, material compliance, and coordination with procurement, engineering, QA/QC, expediting and construction teams.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of Oil & Gas EPC experience, familiarity with international standards including Saudi Aramco, ASME, API, ISO

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of procurement quality experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Cross Country Pipeline project experience is mandatory.
• Familiar with Saudi Aramco standards, ASME, API, ISO 9001 and international quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor quality documents (ITPs, QAPs, MTCs, procedures).
• Ensure procured materials meet project specs and client requirements.
• Coordinate vendor inspections, FAT, and Third-Party Inspection activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and resolve issues.
• Review manufacturing records, inspection reports, and certifications.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, Expediting and Construction teams.

Skills

Procurement quality

Vendor quality surveillance

Inspection coordination

Material compliance

Cross country pipeline

Quality reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer Procurement Cross Country Pipeline Location Abu Dhabi Site Based JobIndustry Oil Gas EPC Cross Country Pipeline Experience 10 15 Years

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer Procurement for a major Cross Country Pipeline project in Saudi Arabia The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in procurement quality engineering vendor quality surveillance inspection coordination and material compliance for oil gas pipeline projects

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor quality documents, including ITPs, QAPs, Material Test Certificates (MTCs), and manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure procured materials comply with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.
• Coordinate vendor inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Third-Party Inspection (TPI) activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and resolve quality-related issues.
• Review manufacturing records, inspection reports, and certification documents.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, Expediting, and Construction teams to ensure timely delivery of quality materials.
• Perform supplier audits and vendor assessments as required.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards, project specifications, and international codes.
• Support material receiving inspections and documentation during project execution.
• Prepare procurement quality reports and maintain quality records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in Procurement Quality for Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Proven experience on Cross Country Pipeline projects is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of procurement quality processes, vendor inspections, and supplier quality management.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards, ASME, API, ASTM, ISO 9001, and international quality requirements.
• Experience in inspection of line pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, structural steel, coating materials, and pipeline equipment.
• Strong communication, coordination, and report preparation skills.
• Preferred CertificationsISO 9001 Lead AuditorCSWIP 3.1 / AWS CWI (Preferred)ASNT Level II (Added Advantage)Saudi Aramco project experience is highly preferred.