Lead Auditor / Contract Officer

Kinetic Engineering & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Karachi Division; Remote; PKR 614,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engineering & Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a meticulous QMS Lead Auditor with expertise in ISO 9001, API Spec Q1, and API Spec Q2 frameworks.

The role focuses on leading audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. Based in Karachi with travel, the position emphasizes contractual rigor and quality assurance across projects. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality Management, CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor certification, API Q1

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• CQI | IRCA Lead Auditor Certification for ISO 9001.
• API Q1 knowledge and API Q1/Q2 familiarity.
• Understanding of ISO 19011 auditing principles.
• Minimum of 2 years of auditing experience in heavy manufacturing, oil & gas, or petrochemical environments.

Responsibilities

• Write and check terms and conditions in contracts, tenders, and proposals to ensure they follow local laws and company rules.
• Talk with vendors and business partners to get the best pricing, legal terms, and service delivery schedules.
• Make sure all parties fulfill their duties and follow safety, health, and regulatory standards.
• Act as the main contact point for suppliers, managing renewals, updates, or contract endings.
• Keep an organized digital and physical filing system of all active, pending, and expired agreements.
• Plan, lead, and execute internal, supplier, and certification-readiness audits.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert ensuring engineering, manufacturing, and operational processes meet international quality benchmarks and energy-sector regulations.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Contract interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous QMS Lead Auditor specializing in ISO 9001, API Spec Q1, and API Spec Q2 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Write and check terms and conditions in contracts, tenders, and proposals to ensure they follow local laws and company rules.
• Talk with vendors and business partners to get the best pricing, legal terms, and service delivery schedules.
• Make sure all parties fulfill their duties and follow safety, health, and regulatory standards.
• Act as the main contact point for suppliers, managing renewals, updates, or contract endings.
• Keep an organized digital and physical filing system of all active, pending, and expired agreements.
• Plan, lead, and execute internal, supplier, and certification-readiness audits.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert ensuring engineering, manufacturing, and operational processes meet international quality benchmarks and energy-sector regulations.

Work details

Full-time, morning shift, remote or online work mode, based in Karachi, Pakistan, with travel required.

Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 PKR.

Job Specification:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.

Certifications and knowledge

• Current CQI | IRCA Lead Auditor Certification for ISO 9001.
• API Q1 knowledge.
• Understanding of the latest editions of API Spec Q1/Q2 standards and ISO 19011 auditing principles.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of auditing experience within heavy manufacturing, oil & gas, or petrochemical environments.

Competencies

• Ability to interpret highly technical design files, traceability records, and material data sheets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication to confidently handle conflict resolution.