QAQC Manager

Position: QA/QC Manager

Location: Dammam

Job Type: FullTime

Objective

The QA/QC Manager will oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with API ISO and other relevant standards ensuring product quality and continuous improvement within the organization s operations.

Requirements

Principal Accountabilities

• QMS Oversight: Establish implement and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with API6A API16A API16C ISO 9001 API Spec Q1 CE PED/2014/68/EU and other environmental standards.
  
• Quality Policy and Objectives: Define and communicate the quality policy and objectives ensuring they align with the strategic direction of the organization.
  
• Business Integration: Integrate QMS requirements into the company s business processes.
  
• Resource Management: Allocate necessary resources to support the QMS effectively.
  
• Quality Assurance Communication: Promote the importance of quality management and adherence to QMS requirements.
  
• Internal Audits: Plan and conduct internal audits analyze results and implement corrective actions as needed.
  
• Management Reviews: Organize and lead Management Review Meetings (MRM) reporting QMS performance to top management.
  
• Quality Awareness: Foster organizationwide awareness of quality standards and customer requirements.
  
• NonConformities: Initiate actions to prevent nonconformists and manage changes effectively.
  
• Personnel Training: Identify and coordinate training needs for QA/QC personnel.
  
• Standards Maintenance: Maintain uptodate standards and specifications within the QMS framework.
  
• Performance Monitoring: Manage and update KPIs and quality objectives ensuring continuous improvement.
  
• ThirdParty Interaction: Coordinate with thirdparty inspectors (TPI) and manage related quotations deliverables invoices and audits.
  
• Customer and Supplier Interaction: Handle customer complaints field nonconformist supplier audits and support quality documentation processes.
  

Authorities

• Approve critical documents and procedures such as COC DOC supplier approvals and product release.
  
• Hold production activities in the event of quality issues.
  
• Liaise directly with API and other regulatory bodies.
  
• Authorize training calibration plans and the use of API monogram stamping.
  

Key Competencies

• Indepth knowledge of API ASME PED ISO and other international standards.
  
• Proficient in NDT Level II methods including Ultrasonic Testing Magnetic Particle Testing and Liquid Penetrant Testing.
  
• Strong decisionmaking planning and communication skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
  

Benefits

PreRequisites

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry specifically in a Quality Control/Quality Assurance capacity.
  
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in a related field.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of QHSE systems across operational processes.
  
• Conduct supplier audits in coordination with the Purchasing Department.
  
• Provide customer support on quality issues documentation and complaints.
  
• Deliver QMS awareness training internally.
  
• Actively promote a positive safety culture within the organization.