Quality Engineer

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Quality Engineer - Project to plan, implement, and monitor QA/QC activities across project execution. You will ensure compliance with standards, project specs, and customer requirements from design to handover.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality objectives are met, conducting inspections, and supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a project-based QA role within Johnson Controls’ global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering field.
• 3–8 years of project QA/QC experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and other standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC) is preferred.
• Professional certifications (CQE, IRCA Lead Auditor) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP) aligned with QMS.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and subcontractors to meet quality objectives.
• Perform inspections, audits, and surveillance of HVAC, BMS, Fire/Security or Energy systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC and local codes.
• Review ITPs, method statements, and inspection checklists.
• Maintain quality records and prepare dashboards and KPIs.
• Support FAT/SAT and handover activities.
• Drive non-conformance and corrective actions.

Job description

Who we are : Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Position: Quality Engineer - Project
Company: Johnson Controls (or Johnson Controls-type projects)
Location: Project Sites / Regional Reporting
To: Project Quality Manager / Project Manager

The Quality Engineer - Project is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities across Johnson Controls project execution. The role ensures compliance with company standards, project specifications, international codes, and customer requirements throughout the project lifecycle—from design review to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Quality Planning
  • Develop and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP) in line with Johnson Controls Quality Management System.
  • Ensure quality requirements are integrated into project schedules, method statements, and execution plans.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to align quality objectives.
• Quality Assurance & Control
  • Conduct incoming material inspections, ensuring compliance with approved submittals and specifications.
  • Monitor installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, BMS, Fire Alarm, Security, or Energy Solutions systems.
  • Perform site inspections, audits, and surveillance to ensure workmanship quality.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, local authority requirements).
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Review and approve ITPs, method statements, and inspection checklists.
  • Maintain quality records including inspection reports, NCRs, CARs, MIRs, and test results.
  • Prepare quality dashboard reports and KPIs for project review meetings.
  • Support preparation of as-built documentation and handover dossiers.
• Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions
  • Identify, issue, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
  • Conduct root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Verify closure of quality issues and lessons learned implementation.
• Audits & Compliance
  • Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
  • Ensure project compliance with Johnson Controls policies, HSE requirements, and client specifications.
  • Coordinate with certification bodies and regulatory authorities when required.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities, and subcontractors on quality matters.
  • Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and final inspections.
  • Provide quality awareness and guidance to project teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes in building systems or industrial projects
• Familiarity with HVAC, BMS, Fire & Security systems (Johnson Controls product experience preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline)
• 3-8 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or QA/QC Engineer in project environments
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of relevant standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, ISO, local codes)
• Professional certifications (CQE, IRCA Lead Auditor, PMI-related) are an advantage

Tools & Systems

• Quality management systems and audit tools
• MS Oice (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Project documentation and reporting tools
• ERP/Project systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent – preferred)

Behavioral Expectations

• Commitment to Zero Defect and Right-First-Time philosophy
• Compliance with Safety, Ethics, and Integrity standards
• Proactive approach to quality risk management
• Collaboration across multi-disciplinary project teams

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.