Quality Lead

Job description / Role

Airswift are a global manpower provider specialising in the energy, infrastructure & IT sectors.

Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a major oil & gas operator to source a quality lead (manufacturing). This is a long-term contract role. Please see details below.

Start date: ASAP (typically within 1 month notice)
Location: Qatar onshore
Working schedule: 6 days per week / 10 hours per day

Experience required

Key job accountabilities

• Creating and implementing quality control plans, procedures, and documentation to ensure products and processes meet established standards and specifications
• Conducting inspections and tests during various stages of manufacturing to identify defects or deviations from quality standards
• Investigating quality issues, performing root cause analysis using tools like fishbone diagram, 5 whys etc., and developing and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of quality control activities, including inspection reports, test results, and non-conformance reports
• Working closely with other teams (engineering, manufacturing, etc.) to address quality issues, communicate quality standards, and drive continuous improvement
• Ensuring that manufacturing processes and products comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality through the implementation of best practices and lean manufacturing principles
• Leading or being part of quality management system audits to ensure full compliance with company requirements and applicable international codes and standards
• Involved in evaluating and managing the quality of materials and components sourced from suppliers
• Participating in the validation of new manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure they consistently produce products that meet quality requirements

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

• Bacheloru2019s degree in sciences or engineering

Knowledge and key skills

• Eight years experience in quality in the oil & gas industry, including one year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel
• Experience with oil & gas companies, contractors, or service companies. Experience working in large scale operating organizations in operations, projects, etc. Knowledge of relevant quality systems, specifications, and tools. Knowledge of industry standards
• Creating and implementing quality control plans, procedures, and documentation to ensure products and processes meet established standards and specifications
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, industry regulations, and performance improvement methodologies