Mechanical QA/QC Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical QA/QC Engineer to join our team in Qatar on an initial 6-month contract, with potential extension up to one year. The role involves overseeing quality assurance and control related to mechanical installations and equipment, with emphasis on proactively identifying and resolving all pending quality issues to ensure smooth project closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough site inspections of mechanical tasks such as piping, HVAC, and equipment installations, documenting findings in detailed Site Inspection Reports.
• Initiate, monitor, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) effectively.
• Ensure all work conforms to project quality plans, specifications, and relevant codes including ASME, API, and NFPA.
• Manage and coordinate QCDD approval procedures and submissions for mechanical systems.
• Maintain and update QA/QC dashboards to provide management with up-to-date quality reporting.
• Identify outstanding quality issues, evaluate required corrective actions, and develop structured liquidation plans to close them within specified deadlines.
• Supervise and validate pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, and pre-commissioning operations.
• Collaborate with site teams, contractors, and consultants to resolve quality-related concerns promptly.
• Assist with both internal and external auditing processes and quality assessments.
• Accurately maintain quality documentation and records.
• Regularly deliver quality performance reports to project leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• At least 8 years of QA/QC experience specializing in mechanical works within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Practical understanding of QCDD approval processes for mechanical installations.
• Proven expertise in identifying backlog items, managing punch lists, and driving proactive closure of quality concerns.
• Knowledgeable about ASME, API, ISO, and other pertinent mechanical codes and standards.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with NCR handling, site inspections, and creating quality monitoring dashboards.

Additional Requirements

• Must currently reside in Qatar and possess a transferable visa with no-objection certificate (NOC) from the current employer.
• Excellent skills in reporting, documentation, and communication are essential.
• Immediate availability is preferred.