QA Engineer -ISO Audits

HOT ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuwait is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to ensure compliance with quality standards and to drive improvements within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in construction. Responsibilities include developing quality plans, conducting audits, and facilitating training. This role is vital in maintaining high quality and safety standards across projects.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in construction or a similar field.
• Experience with QMS in an ISO 9001:2015 environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Policies.
• Prepare project quality plans, inspection and test plans.
• Coordinate quality audits and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and improve quality standards.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

10+ years experience in Construction

Proven QMS experience from ISO 9001:2015

Strong computer skills

ISO 9001:2015 Auditor certification

Attention to detail

Excellent presentation skills

Teamwork and negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

-To ensure Quality, Health Safety & Environmental Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within HOTECC, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements.

-To prepare project quality plan (PQP), inspection and test plans, method statements for upcoming/tendering projects as per the tendering department requirements. To coordinate and support quality audit programs including Internal and external IMS audits. To evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions.

-To investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.

-To collect, compile and analyze statistical data to identify areas for improvement.

-To report quality performance metrics and trends to the management team, including major issues which could affect business performance.

-To identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.

-To identify, plan and implement key projects to improve quality and standards that are followed across the organization.

-To develop and co-ordinate the performance excellence/performance improvement plan. To provide management with QA status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key responsibilities and objectives.

-To liaison with HR, Finance, IT, Operations etc. and other members of the organization as part of developing procedures and QA standards.

-Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering, and not less than 10 years’ experience in Construction or similar field.
• Proven QMS experience from an ISO 9001:2015 Certified company.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of QA databases and applications.
• Certifications an advantage including ISO 9001:2015 Auditor.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written.
• Works well in team environment, with sound negotiation and problem-solving skills.