Procurement Quality Engineer (Mechanical)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Review and approve supplier quality documents, ITPs, Quality Plans, and manufacturing procedures.
• Coordinate procurement quality activities for mechanical equipment and bulk materials.
• Perform supplier assessments, audits, and qualification evaluations.
• Monitor manufacturing progress and conduct vendor-facility surveillance.
• Coordinate third-party inspections and witness critical testing.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, standards, client requirements, and codes.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, and supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Review manufacturing data books and quality dossiers before shipment.
• Interface with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams.
• Support material receiving inspections and quality matters during project execution.

Experience and credentials

• At least 10 years of Procurement Quality, QA/QC, or Supplier Quality experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Experience managing inspections at supplier workshops and fabrication facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Lead Auditor ISO 9001 certification.

Technical requirements

• Experience with atmospheric and API 650 storage tanks, tank internals, and accessories.
• Experience with carbon steel and stainless steel piping, fittings, flanges, valves, specialty items, and pipe supports.
• Experience with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, separators, filters, columns, drums, skids, and packaged mechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of API 650, API 620, ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, ASTM Standards, and ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with welding, NDT, coating, heat treatment, and mechanical testing requirements.
• Strong understanding of EPC procurement processes and vendor manufacturing activities.
• Ability to work with international suppliers, third-party inspectors, and project stakeholders.

Opportunity highlights

• The posting describes involvement in UAE Oil and Gas EPC mega projects, professional growth, career progression, and a competitive salary and benefits package.