Elevator Quality Engineer – Data-Driven QA & Improvement

KONE; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to assure quality requirements and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, inspections, and testing.

The role involves building quality awareness and supporting the Quality Manager with deployment of KONE’s quality strategy and governance. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 4–5 years in elevators/escalators are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 4–5 years of experience in Elevators & Escalators industry in a similar role.
• ISO 9001 is recommended.
• Deep knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in testing, version control, and defect management.
• Professional certification such as Six Sigma, CQE, or CQA.
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize quality performance improvements based on data analysis.
• Investigate non-conformances and determine root cause; drive corrective actions to closure.
• Create and analyze large datasets from multiple platforms and identify trends.
• Support Quality Manager with target setting.
• Perform in-process or product inspections and execute tests to validate requirements.
• Maintain quality records as required by procedures.
• Share quality knowledge and train others in quality practices.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective actions with Quality Improvement teams.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Version control

Defect management

Excel

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

KONE is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to assure quality requirements and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, inspections, and testing.

The role involves building quality awareness and supporting the Quality Manager with deployment of KONE’s quality strategy and governance. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 4–5 years in elevators/escalators are preferred.