Quality Engineer - Mechanical Excellence for Airports

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

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.