Quality Engineer- Mechanical

Vanderlande; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in Jeddah, KSA, is seeking a Quality Engineer - Mechanical to lead quality control across projects in an industrial setting. You will guide suppliers, control documentation, and implement ISO 9001:2015 aligned processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 6–8 years of quality controls experience in project environments. Proficiency in SCADA/PLC knowledge and strong English communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Quality Controls in a Project-based environment.
• Knowledge in steel fabrication & installation is a definitive edge.
• A good understanding of SCADA/PLC systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of business functions and processes and ability to analyze key operational control requirements for the process.
• Clear direction and decision-making to ensure controls are maintained.
• Multicultural project teams and understand the values of controlled diplomacy and assertiveness to achieve objectives.
• Hands-on experience in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Diligence with great attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and control suppliers, subcontractors, and in-house teams to comply with project quality plans.
• Develop and implement project-related documentation including Inspection, Test Plans, Records, Method Statements, Supplier Quality Requirements collation and analysis for supplier approval.
• Prepare and submit technical documentation such as Inspection Requests (IR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), supplier and subcontractor submittals, and End-Project Documentation.
• Plan and prepare internal project status meeting data to ensure alignment with the planned project schedule.
• Proactively assist in implementing the project quality plan and organizational quality management system, including procedure development, work instructions, forms, etc.
• Document & records control, control of nonconformity, corrective action, internal audit, identification and implementation of improvement opportunities.
• Carry out supplier audits, incoming inspections, in-process inspections, installation and commissioning inspections using appropriate documentation and recording of inspection (FAT & SAT) and test results.
• Identify and take appropriate action for nonconformity and corrective action.
• Prepare and deliver regular work reports; plan and manage work schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Follow-ups with the subcontractor/concerned department(s) to close the open snags/non-conformities.
• Actively identify improvement opportunities and provide solutions for change; apply standard quality control tools to present cases for change.

Skills

Quality control

Supplier audits

Data analysis

Statistical reporting

English communication

Project-based quality

Quality tools & methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SCADA/PLC

Quality management software

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Job description

Together we make the difference

We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.

Be part of our Quality Management team as a Quality Engineer - Mechanical in Jeddah, KSA.

What are my responsibilities?

Quality Control Management

• Guide and control suppliers, subcontractors, and in-house teams to comply with project quality plans and quality control documentation.

Quality Control Documentation

• Develop and Implement project-related documentation including Inspection, Test Plans, Records, Method Statements, Supplier Quality Requirements collation and analysis for supplier approval.
• Prepare and submit technical documentation such as Inspection Requests (IR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), supplier and subcontractor submittals, and End-Project Documentation.
• Plan and prepare internal project status meeting data to ensure that it is in line with the planned project schedule.

Quality Management System

• Proactively assist in implementing the project quality plan and organizational quality management system, including procedure development, work instructions, forms, etc.
• Document & records control, control of nonconformity, corrective action, internal audit, identification and implementation of improvement opportunities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundamentals of quality and the ability to communicate them to new and existing staff using a quality awareness slide presentation Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 is a definitive edge.

Embedded Quality In Processes And Projects

• Carry out supplier audits, incoming inspections, in-process inspections, installation and commissioning inspections using appropriate documentation and recording of inspection (FAT & SAT) and test results.
• Identify and take appropriate action for nonconformity and corrective action.

QC Reporting

• Prepare and deliver regular work reports.
• Plan and manage work schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure the quality inspection status overview and Global List of Open Points (GLOP) are updated regularly.
• Follow-ups with the subcontractor/concerned department(s) to close the open snags/non-conformities.

Continuous Improvement

• Actively identify improvement opportunities and provide solutions for change.
• Apply standard quality control tools such as histograms, control charts, cause and effect diagrams, Pareto analysis, scatter diagrams, and charts to present the case for change and improvement.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Quality Controls in a Project-based environment.
• Knowledge in steel fabrication & installation is a definitive edge.
• A good understanding of SCADA/PLC systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of business functions and processes and ability to analyze key operational control requirements for the process.
• Clear direction and decision-making to ensure controls are maintained.
• Multicultural project teams and understand the values of controlled diplomacy and assertiveness to achieve objectives.
• Hands-on experience in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Diligence with great attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.