Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer

The Role
Middle East Executive has been retained to manage a confidential search project for a QA/QC Engineer for a leading chemical company based in Dubai. If you have minimum 2 years of experience as QA/QC this role is for you! Responsibilities: 1. Process & Standards Compliance •Ensure all products, services, and operations comply with company quality standards and regulatory requirements. •Develop, implement, and maintain QA policies, procedures, and manuals. 2. Testing & Inspection •Carry out inspections, audits, and testing of incoming and outgoing goods. •Detect defects, deviations, and non-conformities, and recommend corrective measures. •Define packing standards in coordination with procurement to meet global requirements. •Verify that inbound materials pass QC checks and are shipment ready. •Conduct pre-loading inspections at third-party warehouses. •Prepare Quality Assurance Reports (QAR) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for out-of-spec products. •Investigate NCRs with the technical team and submit detailed findings. •Participate in bulk loading at supplier/third-party sites to ensure compliance. •Periodically inspect production operations to verify adherence to SOPs. •Train team members on ERP matching procedures and resolve discrepancies. •Inspect consignments according to supplier grades. •Confirm that loading matches sales orders and prevent cargo damage. •Supervise relabelling processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. 3. Documentation & Reporting •Maintain accurate and updated QA records, reports, and certifications. •Document test results and share findings with relevant teams. •Track key quality metrics and generate periodic performance reports. •Monitor inventory levels and aging and revalidate product shelf life. 4. Collaboration & Support •Work closely with operations, production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure quality compliance. •Support internal and external audit processes. •Assist the Senior Chemist in R&D, technical services, complaint resolution, QC, and revalidation activities. 5. Continuous Improvement •Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, minimize errors, and improve processes. •Implement Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans. •Support and deliver training programs on quality standards and procedures. 6. Customer & Compliance Focus •Ensure customer specifications and expectations are consistently met. •Manage customer complaints by conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective actions. •Stay updated on industry regulations, certifications, and compliance requirements. 7. Risk & Safety Management •Monitor and mitigate risks related to product quality and safety. •Ensure that workplace safety protocols are incorporated into quality assurance practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in QA/QC with Chemical Company • Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), QA/QC reports • Manage customer complaints • Implement Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans • ISO certification preferred not required

About the company
The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region. We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry. Our specialist teams internally are; - Commercial Management & Sales - Supply Chain & Logistics - Strategic HR - Strategy - Engineering The industries we focus on are; - 3PL / Freight Forwarding - Food & FMCG - Medical & Pharmaceutical - Ecommerce - Retail - Engineering