QC​/QA Manager

Develop, implement and maintain the project‑specific QA/QC plans in compliance with Saudi Aramco standards, ASME, API and ISO requirements. Oversee quality activities throughout the fabrication and manufacturing lifecycle of pressure vessels, heat exchangers and related equipment.

• Supervise and manage QC inspectors, welding inspectors and NDT technicians, ensuring accurate documentation and record‑keeping.
• Ensure WPS and PQR are qualified and approved as per applicable codes and client specifications.
• Liaise with client representatives (e.g., Aramco inspectors and third‑party inspectors) and internal departments to resolve quality issues and ensure alignment with contractual quality obligations.
• Conduct and lead internal and external audits, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Ensure all materials, consumables and fabrication activities adhere to traceability and quality documentation requirements.
• Review and approve ITPs, Inspection and Test Plans, quality dossiers and Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs).
• Stay updated with revisions to Aramco standards and ensure timely implementation.
• Monitor vendor quality performance and conduct supplier audits where necessary.
• Witness inspections (NDT, WPQ, WPS, PQR), review radiographs and heat‑test charts, witness UT, PT, MT on weldments equipment and pressure tests.
• Raise Non‑Conformance Reports, verify corrective actions and close NCRs.
• Participate in internal and external ISO
  9001 audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in QA/QC roles.
• Extensive knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards, including SAES, SAMSS and SAEP specifications.
• Strong command of ASME Section VIII, API
  650/660, and international welding standards (AWS, ISO, etc.).
• Certified in relevant QA/QC disciplines (e.g., CSWIP
  3.1/3.2, AWS‑CWI, ASNT LevelII/III in RT, UT, PT, MT).
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in quality management systems (ISO
  9001) and related documentation.
• Familiarity with national and international standards such as ASME, ANSI, API, AWS, DIN, BS, IS, especially ASME SecI, II, VIII, IX, V, B16.5, B31.3, API
  598, ASTM, NACEMR
  0175.
• Knowledge of different materials (CS, SS, DSS, SDSS, cast irons, hard‑facing alloys, etc.) and welding processes (SMAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW).
• Experience in hardness tests, PMI tests, MTCs and Certificate of Compliance to issue IRN.