Sr. Quality Control Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Lead quality inspections for raw materials, in-process components, and finished tube fittings, valves, and related products.
• Ensure products comply with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and applicable international standards.
• Perform, evaluate, and oversee NDT (PT, MT, UT) and PMI activities to verify product quality and material integrity.
• Conduct dimensional inspections, pressure testing, hydrostatic/pneumatic testing, and final product release.
• Review Material Test Certificates (MTCs), Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Plans, and inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), ISO standards, and customer quality requirements.
• Identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits, monitor non-conformities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Production, Design, Purchase, Sales, and Customer Inspectors (TPI) to resolve quality-related issues.
• Handle customer inspections and ensure compliance with requirements from ADNOC, ARAMCO, KOC, PDO, SHELL, and other Oil & Gas specifications where applicable.
• Train, mentor, and guide junior QC engineers and inspectors to maintain high-quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, inspection records, calibration records, and audit reports.
• Monitor quality KPIs and recommend process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce rework.
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety procedures and company quality policies throughout inspection activities.

Preferred candidate profile

• 510 years of experience in Quality Control within the Tube Fittings, Valves, Instrumentation, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Process Equipment industry.
• Strong hands-on experience in raw material, in-process, and final inspection of tube fittings, valves, and precision-engineered components.
• Proficient in NDT (PT, MT, UT), PMI, hydrostatic/pneumatic testing, dimensional inspection, and interpretation of inspection reports.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems (QMS), CAPA, internal audits, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with international client specifications and approvals such as ADNOC, ARAMCO, KOC, PDO, SHELL, SABIC, and working with Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, P&IDs, material specifications, and Material Test Certificates (MTCs).
• Strong leadership skills with experience in guiding QC teams, handling customer inspections, and coordinating with Production, Design, and Sales.
• Qualification: Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• ASNT Level II/III certification will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.