Quality Control Engineer — LV Panelboards & ABB QA

Company - Tawreed Integrated Industries LLC

Job Summary:

The Quality Control (QC) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all manufactured low-voltage (LV) panel boards meet established quality standards, project specifications, and relevant industry regulations (IEC, SASO). This role involves implementing and maintaining quality control processes, conducting inspections at various production stages, identifying and resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement, with a particular focus on systems and standards aligned with ABB's manufacturing practices and product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Planning & Documentation:
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for LV panel board manufacturing, ensuring alignment with ABB quality protocols where applicable.
• Review project specifications, technical drawings (including those based on ABB designs), and Bill of Materials (BOMs) to establish quality criteria.
• Inspection & Testing:
• Conduct thorough incoming material inspections, particularly for critical components like ABB circuit breakers, protection relays, and other specified parts, verifying compliance with purchase order specifications and authenticity.
• Perform in-process inspections during panel board assembly, busbar fabrication, wiring, and component installation, ensuring adherence to design drawings, workmanship standards (aligned with ABB practices), and safety protocols.
• Conduct final quality control inspections and witness routine factory tests (e.g., visual, dimensional, mechanical, continuity, insulation resistance, functional tests, high voltage tests if required) on completed LV panel boards according to IEC 61439, SASO standards, and specific ABB testing procedures.
• Conducts & trouble shoots all the SAT procedures with the client.
• Non-Conformance Management:
• Identify, document, segregate, and report any defects, deviations, or non-conformances using established procedures.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Procurement teams to implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Calibration & Equipment Management:
• Ensure all inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IM&TE) used for QC activities are properly calibrated, maintained, and in good working order.
• Reporting & Analysis:
• Prepare accurate and timely QC reports, including inspection records, test results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and quality metrics.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and report findings to management.
• Making all the SAT procedures along with Method statements, ITP, operation & maintenance Manual is a must.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing defects, and optimizing QC processes, drawing on best practices from ABB or similar high-standard environments.
• Provide training and guidance to production personnel on quality standards, inspection criteria, and workmanship requirements specific to LV panel board assembly (including ABB-specific practices).
• Supplier Quality (Support):
• May assist in evaluating supplier quality and providing feedback based on incoming material inspections.
• Audits & Compliance:
• Participate in internal and external quality audits (e.g., ISO 9001, client audits, potential ABB system audits).
• Ensure all QC activities comply with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
• 5-8 years of dedicated experience as a Quality Control (QC) Engineer.
• Essential: Proven experience in the quality control of low-voltage panel board/switch gear manufacturing, including assembly, wiring, and testing.
• Highly Preferred: Demonstrable experience working within an ABB panel board factory environment or for a company that predominantly manufactures LV panel boards based on ABB designs, components (e.g., Emax 2, Tmax XT, System pro E power), and adheres to ABB…