About the Role
The company is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Quality Control Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. This position is based in Abu Dhabi.
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About Us
The company is an international leader with a global presence in signalling and the implementation of integrated transport systems for freight and passenger railways, as well as mass transit systems. We design, manufacture and implement signalling systems for the management and control of freight and passenger traffic on mainline railways as well as metros. The company is guided by five key values: Customer Focus, Innovation and Excellence, People, Team Spirit, and Integrity.
Mission
Implementation of quality control management in line with the company Strategies and in compliance with GBMS for complex projects (e.g. involving more than one legal entity) or plants.
Accountabilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Inspections & Audits: Conduct site reviews and routine testing of track installations, subgrades, and rail systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Documentation: Review and update ITPs, maintain Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and ensure full traceability of quality records and material compliance certificates.
- Coordination: Schedule Hold and Witness points with customer representatives, civil, structural, track and signaling teams to verify construction phases before work proceeds.
- Corrective Actions: Identify defects or deviations from the technical design and monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed quality reports summarizing inspection data, test results, and compliance metrics for management and client review.
- Coordinate with the QA/QC manager to ensure an effective interface with the Customer.
- Manage a team of QC’s engineer.
Shared Accountabilities:
- Support the Project Team for a constant formalisation of records (shared with the project team).
- Support Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning for the preparation of Test Reports and use of forms from the start-up point of view (shared with Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning).
- Ensure that the testing and inspection process is implemented effectively (shared with the project team).
- Support, together with the Project Team, the definition of the correction of the product nonconformities and ensure the performance of the corrective actions including the recording in Inspection Management tool.
- Support in structure and procedure to be agreed with client for handover files (shared with the project team).
Required Skills & Experience
- Education: University Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent Technical background.
- Experience: From 5 up to 10 years of Business experience.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with railway industry standards, safety management systems, and reading complex technical blueprints.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with field crews and stakeholders.
At the company, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
