Quality Engineer

Seerah; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Seerah in Saudi Arabia seeks a highly experienced Quality Engineer for its pipe and stainless steel manufacturing operations. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining QA/QC systems, audits, inspections, and CAPA to assure compliance with ISO, API, ASTM and customer requirements.

The successful candidate will lead NDT activities (UT/ECT), mentor QA/QC inspectors, handle NCRs, and collaborate with production, engineering and maintenance to improve quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in mechanical, metallurgical, industrial, or related field.
• 10+ years QA/QC in pipe and tube manufacturing.
• ASNT Level III UT and ECT certification is mandatory.
• Proficient in ISO 9001, ASTM, API, ASME and customer specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor QA/QC procedures across operations.
• Lead internal quality audits and support external audits.
• Perform NDT activities (UT/ECT) and supervise testing.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Prepare quality documentation, inspection reports and NCR handling.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and maintenance to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

NDT expertise

CAPA

Root cause analysis

QA/QC management

Audits

Leadership

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Quality documentation systems

Job description

Job Description:

Seerah is seeking a highly experienced Quality Engineer for a leading Pipe and Stainless Steel Manufacturing Industry in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems, ensuring compliance with international quality standards, conducting inspections and audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process. This role requires extensive expertise in pipe and tube manufacturing, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and quality management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor QA/QC procedures across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure products comply with customer specifications and international quality standards.
• Conduct quality inspections during raw material, in-process, and final production stages.
• Perform and supervise Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Eddy Current Testing (ECT).
• Lead internal quality audits and support external customer or certification audits.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Prepare, review, and maintain quality documentation, inspection reports and test records.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective action processes.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing quality and process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements and company quality policies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to QA/QC inspectors and production teams.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial, or related field).
• 10+ years of Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience in the Pipe & Tube Manufacturing Industry.
• ASNT Level III Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Eddy Current Testing (ECT) (Mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of NDT techniques, inspection procedures and quality control methodologies.
• Experience with process audits, quality inspections and manufacturing quality systems.
• Hands-on experience managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with international quality standards such as ISO 9001, ASTM, API, ASME and customer specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication, reporting and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Candidates from India, Pakistan and the Philippines are encouraged to apply.