Quality Inspector

About ATAAD

ATAAD Trading W.L.L. is a Qatar-headquartered trading and manufacturing enterprise focused on military and tactical apparel, uniforms, safety equipment, and technical textiles. Founded in 2017, the company delivers comprehensive solutions spanning product design, sourcing, production, warehousing, and after-sales, catering to defense, security, industrial, and other specialized sectors. ATAAD emphasizes quality, innovation, dependability, and client satisfaction by offering tailored solutions aligned with global standards and operational needs.

Role Overview

The Quality Inspector will oversee examination of raw inputs, in-process materials, and final goods to verify adherence to quality benchmarks, customer criteria, and organizational directives. The position aids manufacturing by identifying defects, recording quality data, and driving ongoing quality enhancement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO standards, regulations, client requirements, and internal norms, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Define and track quality goals, policies, procedures, inspection parameters, and quality control workflows to maintain consistent quality of materials, production stages, and completed products.
• Execute and supervise quality inspections, testing, audits, and process evaluations; detect and document deviations, quality problems, and client grievances; ensure effective root-cause analyses and corrective/preventive measures.
• Analyze quality metrics, KPIs, and trends, generate quality reports, and advise management on corrective actions, risk reduction, and process improvements.
• Lead and mentor QA/QC staff via training, performance assessment, KPI tracking, and development plans while fostering a culture of quality responsibility.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and other departments to address quality concerns and optimize processes and products.
• Oversee supplier and vendor quality through evaluations, factory audits, quality assessments, and follow-up on concerns.
• Maintain and review quality documentation like SOPs, inspection records, test protocols, audit outcomes, CAPA files, and calibration data, ensuring traceability and control.
• Support new product rollout, process enhancement, certification efforts, and both internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Between two and five years’ background in quality inspection, quality control, or manufacturing operations; prior experience in textile or technical textile production is advantageous.

Competencies and Skills

• Expertise in quality inspection and testing methodologies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong observational abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Skillful in documentation and reporting.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong awareness of quality and safety protocols.
• Dependable and responsible work ethic.
• Enthusiastic about learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to function efficiently in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation tools.
• Familiarity with inspection instruments, measuring tools, and quality management systems.
• Awareness of quality control approaches, manufacturing workflows, and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and basic data reporting.