Quality Engineer

CompanyRiyadhgulftalentpublished 10/06/2026

Your tasks

We are looking for a quality engineer to support the implementation and maintenance of quality standards across the manufacturing process. The role is responsible for developing inspection plans, analyzing non-conformities and rejection data, identifying root causes, and following up on corrective actions in coordination with production and technical office teams.

  • Develop inspection plans and technical quality standards for new products and production processes.
  • Review technical drawings and specifications to identify critical inspection points before production.
  • Analyze non-conformance reports (NCRs), rejection, and return data to identify recurring issues and root causes.
  • Prepare and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and inspection work instructions.
  • Support technical investigations related to complex or recurring quality issues and customer complaints.
  • Follow up on corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness on the production floor.
  • Participate in the technical and quality evaluation of new suppliers.
  • Prepare periodic reports on quality KPIs, including rejection rates, recurring defects, and closure time.
  • Coordinate with production, quality, and technical office teams to ensure quality requirements are met.
  • Provide technical training and guidance to quality inspectors on new inspection standards and equipment when required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, production engineering, science, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing quality.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA) and quality tools.
  • Experience in preparing technical reports and documenting inspection results.
  • Very good Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
  • Good knowledge of quality standards and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred qualifications

  • ISO 9001 internal auditor certification.
  • Training or certification in root cause analysis (RCA).

Key competencies

  • Analytical thinking & problem solving
  • Quality & process knowledge
  • Root cause analysis
  • Technical reporting & documentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork & coordination
  • Continuous improvement