Quality Assurance Engineer - Foundry & Forging

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company in Saudi Arabia seeks a QA Engineer to support the Quality Management System across casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, welding repair, and final products. You will implement, monitor, and improve QMS aligned with customer specs and international standards.

You will review procedures, manage audits, and drive continual improvement while collaborating with Engineering, QC, and Production teams. 3–5 years in QA in heavy manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field as stated.
• 3–5 years QA experience in foundry/heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with QMS documentation, audits, and customer reviews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, API Q1, API 20A, and API 20B requirements.
• Prepare, review, and update procedures, work instructions, forms, and quality records.
• Ensure effective document control and revision status across all departments.
• Support internal audits and management review activities.
• Promote continual improvement and risk-based thinking throughout the organization.
• Monitor casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, and inspection activities for compliance with approved procedures.
• Conduct process audits and identify gaps or deviations during manufacturing.
• Ensure traceability of raw materials, heat numbers, batches, and finished products.
• Support reduction of defects, scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Verify implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) at all stages.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with ASME, ASTM, API, ISO, and customer specifications.
• Review purchase orders, drawings, datasheets, and technical requirements.
• Maintain updated copies of applicable international codes and standards.
• Coordinate technical clarifications with Engineering, QC, and Production teams.
• Support qualification approvals, procedures, and product compliance documentation.
• Participate in supplier qualification audits and periodic supplier evaluations.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, certification, and delivery compliance.
• Raise NCRs for internal and supplier-related non-conformities.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of CAPA.
• Ensure proper segregation, identification, and disposition of non-conforming products.
• Coordinate calibration of measuring and testing equipment as per schedule.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, KPIs, and management summaries.
• Support customer audits, third-party audits, and certification assessments.
• Coordinate with QC, Production, NDE, Lab, Warehouse, and Procurement teams on quality matters.
• Conduct quality awareness training and promote a quality-focused culture.

Skills

Quality awareness

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

KPI reporting

ERP/SAP/Oracle/MES

Report writing

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Communication skills (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials/Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ERP/SAP/Oracle/MES

Job description

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company in Saudi Arabia seeks a QA Engineer to support the Quality Management System across casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, welding repair, and final products. You will implement, monitor, and improve QMS aligned with customer specs and international standards.

You will review procedures, manage audits, and drive continual improvement while collaborating with Engineering, QC, and Production teams. 3–5 years in QA in heavy manufacturing is preferred.