Quality Control Engineer

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company is seeking a detail-oriented QC Engineer to join the Quality Control Division. You will ensure casting and forging products meet internal standards and customer specs through effective QC processes, driving improvements, and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and API Q1 standards.

The role reports to the QC Manager and involves inspections, data analysis, NCR handling, and coordinating with external inspection agencies to ensure product quality and final

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control within manufacturing.
• Experience with API Q1, API 20A, and API 20B standards is essential.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and metallurgical properties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of castings and forgings per procedures and drawings.
• Drive QC processes across the casting shop and manage NCRs.
• Prepare ITPs and inspection plans for internal/external requirements.
• Record results and analyze quality data to identify trends.
• Coordinate with third-party inspection agencies and audits.
• Maintain calibration and operation of inspection equipment.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Quality minded

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Ultrasonic testers

Job description

Description

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QC Engineer to join the Quality Control Division. Reporting to the QC Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring that all casting and forging products meet internal quality standards and customer specifications through the implementation and maintenance of effective quality control processes. The QC Engineer plays a critical role in minimising defects, improving production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and certifications.

Description

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QC Engineer to join the Quality Control Division. Reporting to the QC Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring that all casting and forging products meet internal quality standards and customer specifications through the implementation and maintenance of effective quality control processes. The QC Engineer plays a critical role in minimising defects, improving production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and certifications.

Quality Inspection & Control

• Conduct inspections of castings and forgings in accordance with quality procedures and engineering drawings
• Drive the QC process across the casting shop in line with organisational procedures and expectations
• Control non-conforming products within the plant in accordance with the NCR procedure, including internal NCR management
• Prepare casting Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and product inspection plans for both internal and external requirements to ensure product quality
• Perform quality inspections on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products
• Record inspection results and analyse quality data to identify trends and issues
• Manage day-to-day inspection activities on the casting shop floor
• Liaise with third-party inspection agencies for inspections and related activities
• Ensure final product clearance in accordance with quality requirements.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate with the team on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Provide quality feedback to support the improvement of production processes.

Quality System Management

• Maintain and improve quality management systems including ISO 9001 and API Q1
• Manage customer and third-party audits in coordination with the QA function.

Inspection Equipment Management

• Manage calibration and maintenance of all inspection equipment
• Operate equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the casting or forging industry
• Experience with API Q1, API 20A, and API 20B standards is essential.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in using inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, CMM, and ultrasonic testers
• Familiarity with quality inspection methods including visual inspection and NDE
• Understanding of metallurgical properties and heat treatment processes
• Exposure to ASTM, EN, API Q1, API 20A, and API 20B standards related to the casting and forging industry.

Certifications

• NDE certification to ASNT or ISO 9712 Level II
• QMS Internal Auditor certification.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail
• Effective communication skills.