Procurement Quality Engineer

Role Overview

Procurement Quality Engineer position with Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Ghobash Group, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This full-time role provides multi-project EPC support and reports to the Corporate QAQC Manager within the QA/QC Department.

Company Overview

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a member of the Ghobash Group and has made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE for almost 20 years, executing both onshore and offshore projects. ADNOC is one of the main clients, alongside Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors. The company delivers full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works, with expertise in measuring and automating exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through localized services.

Role Purpose

The Procurement Quality Engineer ensures procurement quality activities comply with project specifications, client Project Quality Management Requirements, and applicable standards for ADNOC, TAQA and other EPC projects, maintaining vendor compliance, material traceability, and alignment between quality requirements and delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Quality Management

• Implement and manage procurement quality activities in compliance with project specifications, client Project Quality Management Requirements and applicable standards for ADNOC, TAQA and other EPC projects.
• Verify vendor qualification and compliance with Approved Vendor Lists (AVL) and client-approved sources.
• Perform quality review of Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) to ensure technical and quality compliance with project specifications prior to procurement approvals.

Vendor Documentation & Planning

• Review and approve vendor quality documentation including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Vendor Document Requirements Lists (VDRLs), Manufacturing Records (MRs), procedures and quality plans.
• Coordinate and participate in vendor Kick-Off Meetings (KOMs), Pre-Inspection Meetings (PIMs) and quality clarification meetings to communicate quality requirements and expectations.

Inspection & Testing Coordination

• Coordinate and monitor inspection activities including vendor inspections, third-party inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and critical hold/witness points.
• Ensure full material traceability through correct certification, inspection records and documentation prior to release and delivery.

Non-Conformance & Process Management

• Manage procurement-related non-conformances (NCRs), deviations and concession requests, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement quality processes and risk prevention across projects.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with procurement, engineering and project teams to ensure alignment between quality requirements and material delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement quality records and support client audits, inspections and project quality reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or related discipline).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in EPC projects with strong exposure to procurement quality, QA/QC, inspections or vendor management.
• Experience working on ADNOC, TAQA or similar EPC projects is preferred.
• Good knowledge of procurement quality processes, contract management, vendor inspections, and material certification requirements.
• Experience in ITP review, vendor document review, inspections, FATs and related activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination, communication and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and compliance-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information

• Must be able to work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Will be required to work on high platforms or confined spaces, adhering strictly to safety standards.
• May be required to work overtime or extended shifts based on project deadlines.
• This is a free recruitment process, completely free of cost; no visa charges or any other fees are to be paid by the employee at any stage.