Lead Quality Engineer

Elegancia Contracting & Industries; Lusail; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in Qatar seeks a Lead QA/QC Engineer to oversee compliance with quality standards and enhance organizational processes. The role involves leading internal audits, ensuring adherence to international standards, and conducting site quality assessments. Ideal candidates have 12–15 years of experience in QA/QC roles, including a minimum of 10 years in the GCC. Strong technical expertise and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering are required.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience, including at least 10 years in QA/QC roles.
• Minimum 3 years GCC experience.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (ISO 9001, QCS, ASTM, ICMS, BS).
• Technical expertise in QA/QC for construction and production activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Lead IMS internal audits and coordinate external audits.
• Develop and re-engineer processes to align with international standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess quality controls.

Skills

Leadership & Collaboration

Accountability & Resilience

Quality Assurance & Auditing

Process Improvement & Compliance

Strategic Thinking & Performance Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

SAP ERP

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Lead QA/QC Engineer to oversee and strengthen the Quality Assurance & Quality Control function across our Contracting & Industries Group. The role ensures compliance with international quality standards, drives IMS audits, and enhances organizational processes to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Integrated Management System (IMS), including policies, manuals, procedures, plans, and forms.
• Lead IMS internal audits across business units and projects; coordinate external audits with certification bodies.
• Develop and re-engineer processes across departments to align with international standards.
• Ensure BU activities comply with approved IMS documents.
• Track certifications, manage renewals, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct site visits to assess quality controls across factories and project sites (Fitout, Joinery, Steel, Stones, MEP, Landscape, etc.).
• Support process owners in updating/revising procedures and risk registers.
• Review and close audit findings in collaboration with business units.
• Coordinate with Document Control teams to ensure accurate documentation updates on the IMS portal.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field).
• Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• 12–15 years of experience, including at least 10 years in QA/QC roles.
• Minimum 3 years GCC experience.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (ISO 9001, QCS, ASTM, ICMS, BS, etc.).
• Technical expertise in QA/QC for construction and production activities (Fitout, Joinery, Steel, Stones, MEP, Landscape).
• Advanced knowledge of QMS/IMS systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat; SAP ERP preferred.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Collaboration
• Accountability & Resilience
• Quality Assurance & Auditing
• Process Improvement & Compliance
• Strategic Thinking & Performance Management