Quality Engineer

Otis Elevator Co.; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company Saudi Arabia Ltd. seeks a Quality Assurance professional to design and implement field QA programs, inspect units with client teams, and drive process improvements. The role emphasizes adherence to Otis standards and collaborative work with global QA and client teams.

You will ensure test plans, product reliability, and compliance with contractual requirements at major worksites, contributing to the safety and performance of Otis installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or business administration required.
• CQE certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in engineering operations for vertical transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains quality evaluation systems and protocols for field worksites.
• Acts as primary QA resource for problem identification, resolution, and improvement.
• Reviews quality requirements for manufacturing planning and supplier orders.
• Devises testing plans to assure reliability of product installations.
• Inspects parts at worksites for compliance with specs and contracts.
• Leads internal audits and coordinates with client inspection teams.

Skills

Quality control

Process improvement

Inspection planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business Administration

CQE certification

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-15

Country:

Saudi Arabia

Location:

Otis Elevator Company Saudi Arabia Ltd, 3rd Floor, Time Tower, 3rd Ring Road, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Role Overview

The role holder is responsible for creating and implementing an effective quality control and assurance program that focuses on inspecting products at worksites, defining field operational processes and manages the testing of the units with the client's inspection team before handover. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Core Responsibilities

• Develops, applies and maintains quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for materials being processed into partially finished or finished products at major project worksites.


• Serves as the primary quality assurance resource to department working for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.


• Reviews and approves quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to ensure contract compliance.


• Devises testing plans and methods to assure reliability of product installations.


• Inspects parts and supplies delivered at work sites to ensure compliance with product specifications and contractual agreements.


• Develops, applies and maintains quality standards for all field operation activities.


• Designs and implements methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.


• Performs root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions and process reengineering to ensure that operational metrics are maintained as per the globally defined standards for Otis products and services.


• Develops and implements quality system, and maintains them through internal audit ensuring compliance with set processes.


• Coordinates with client’s inspection teams and quality assurance teams within Otis globally to identify best practices and deploy them locally.


• Designs and delivers training material on quality standards and activities.


• Participates in internal and external quality audits.


• Updates safety policies and procedures when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business Administration or equivalent


• Relevant certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent is preferred


• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in performing engineering operations within the vertical transportation industry


• Saudi nationals preferred

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