Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

Alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering company based in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. This role involves leading quality assurance for new product development in the Medium Voltage segment, ensuring compliance with quality standards and facilitating collaboration across teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 10-15 years of experience. Strong knowledge in quality best practices and problem-solving skills are essential. Those interested in contributing to high-quality engineering solutions are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant work experience in quality assurance.
• Proficiency in APQP principles and PPAP documentation.
• Experience in compliance with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities for new product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards.
• Manage quality-related activities for all New Product Developments (NPDs).

Skills

Quality Best Practices

Quality Compliance

Problem-Solving

Delivery Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

Description:

Requisition ID: 23386

City: MV Manag.

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanر has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

Responsible for leading quality assurance activities related to new product development (NPD) within the Medium Voltage (MV) business line. This role ensures that all product and process requirements are met through effective implementation of APQP principles, coordination of PPAP submissions, risk mitigation through FMEAs, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Key Accountability Areas

PPAP Documentation and Management:

• Develop and maintain Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for new and modified components.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions to ensure completeness and compliance.

Cross-Functional Quality Collaboration:

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align on quality expectations during product design and development.
• Ensure quality requirements are integrated across the product lifecycle from concept to production.

Supplier Quality Coordination:

• Ensure suppliers meet quality standards for new products and components.
• Provide guidance and technical support to suppliers to align with AQP requirements and timelines.

Compliance and Standards Assurance:

• Verify that all components and processes comply with customer‑specific requirements, industry regulations, and internal standards.
• Support internal and external audits related to new product quality assurance.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

• Drive quality improvements by identifying gaps and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead efforts to optimize quality processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.

FMEA Action Plan Tracking:

• Follow up on actions arising from DFMEA (Design FMEA) and PFMEA (Process FMEA) sessions.
• Ensure proper documentation, tracking, and closure of risk mitigation actions.

NPD Quality Leadership:

• Manage quality‑related activities for all New Product Developments (NPDs) within the MV business line.
• Act as the quality lead in project teams, ensuring quality deliverables are met at each development milestone.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem‑Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well‑defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high‑quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

10-15 years

Technical / Functional Competencies

Quality Best Practices Quality Compliance