Quality Assurance Manager

Matar Holding company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Salama Engineering Industries in Dammam seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA function for the Process Equipment Division. You will oversee fabrication, welding, inspection and documentation to meet stringent industry standards.

The role requires 15+ years in QA/QC in Oil & Gas or petrochemical fabrication, with hands-on experience in pressure vessels and heat exchangers, and mandatory ISO 9001 and CMQ/OE certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years QA/QC in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical fabrication.
• Experience in pressure vessel and heat exchanger fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of ASME VIII Div 1 & 2.
• ISO 9001 certification – Mandatory.
• ASQ CMQ/OE certification – Mandatory.
• Welding, NDT, fabrication inspection and pressure testing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA/QC function for the PED facility.
• Develop and maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, and TEMA requirements.
• Oversee QA activities for pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Review and approve quality plans and inspection documentation.
• Coordinate with ASME Inspectors and third‑party agencies.
• Drive NCRs, corrective actions, and root‑cause analysis.
• Conduct internal, external and customer audits.
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

ISO 9001

ASME compliance

Pressure vessel fabrication

Heat exchanger fabrication

NDT experience

Welding inspection

Audit & corrective actions

CMQ/OE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Salama Engineering Industries is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality function for our Process Equipment Division (PED) in Dammam.

The ideal candidate must have strong hands‑on experience in pressure vessel and shell & tube heat exchanger fabrication, with a proven background in Oil & Gas and petrochemical manufacturing.

The role will be responsible for ensuring that all engineering, fabrication, welding, inspection, testing and final documentation activities comply with applicable ASME, API, ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA/QC function for the PED manufacturing and fabrication facility.
• Develop, implement and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with ASME Section VIII Division 1 & 2, ASME Section IX, ASME Section II, API and applicable TEMA requirements.
• Oversee quality activities for pressure vessels, shell & tube heat exchangers and other static/process equipment.
• Review and approve Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, inspection procedures, WPS/PQR/WPQ and quality documentation.
• Ensure quality control from raw material receiving through fabrication, fit‑up, welding, NDT, PWHT, hydrotesting, final inspection and dispatch.
• Ensure compliance of welding and fabrication activities with approved procedures and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with ASME Authorized Inspectors, third‑party inspection agencies, clients and EPC contractors.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, root‑cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Conduct internal, external and customer audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Review MTCs, NDT reports, welding records, inspection reports and final manufacturing/quality dossiers.
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs, identify recurring quality issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the QA/QC team, including QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors and NDT personnel.
• Support management in maintaining and improving the company's quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical fabrication.
• Mandatory experience in pressure vessel and heat exchanger fabrication.
• Strong experience with ASME Section VIII Division 1 & 2.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section IX, ASME Section II and applicable API/TEMA requirements.
• Proven experience in welding, NDT, fabrication inspection and pressure testing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• ISO 9001 certification – Mandatory.
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) – Mandatory.
• Experience dealing with ASME Authorized Inspectors, third‑party inspectors and Oil & Gas clients.