QC Manager / Senior QC Engineer

Role Overview

QC Manager / Senior QC Engineer at Matar Al Baqmi Holding Company, based in Saudi Arabia, reporting to senior management within the Oil & Energy sector division.

Company Overview

Matar Al Baqmi Holding Company is a pioneering organization established in 1977 and a leader in diversified industries across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company operates in automotive, engineering, agriculture, real estate, and logistics sectors. The industrial division includes Salama Radiator and Salama Engineering, renowned for delivering superior manufacturing solutions in heat-exchange and heavy-engineering applications. The organization maintains rigorous ISO and ASME certifications and is committed to operational excellence.

Role Purpose

Oversee and ensure the highest standards of quality for radiators and cooling systems supplied to the aftermarket, focusing on both passenger and commercial vehicles and industrial applications. This role is vital in overseeing quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing strategies to improve quality across projects distributed within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and neighboring GCC countries and for export.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Compliance

• Conduct inspection and testing and reporting for aftermarket and OEM products for compliance with industry, GCC-specific, and international standards.
• Ensure compliance with regional quality standards and industry certifications.

Quality Control Development & Implementation

• Develop and implement Quality Control protocols for product lifecycles, from inbound raw materials to outbound finished goods.
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain product traceability and resolve non-conformance issues.
• Control of non-conformance processes.

Training & Collaboration

• Provide technical support and training to internal teams on quality standards and radiator best practices.
• Collaborate with aftermarket radiator companies across Saudi Arabia and the GCC to uphold consistent product quality.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present reports to management on QA findings, corrective actions, and overall compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive records and quality documentation in Arabic and English, as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with QC experience.
• Minimum 12–15 years working as a Quality Control Engineer in similar organizations.

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on work experience and in-depth understanding of radiator materials (aluminum, copper, brass) and manufacturing and testing methods.
• Direct experience with radiator failure modes, performance benchmarks, and regional requirements.
• Knowledge of local regulatory and certification frameworks for aftermarket auto parts.
• In-depth knowledge of aluminum radiators, intercoolers, and related components with focus on aluminum brazing, welding TIG/MIG.
• SQC/SPC, MSA/Calibration, Process Capability/Control – CP/CPK, DPM/DPMO, and continual improvement methodologies (preferred).
• Familiarity with customer-centric operations in B2B and B2C settings.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and Arabic (preferred).

Additional Information

• Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in English and Arabic languages and in-depth knowledge of regional quality standards.
• Role involves products distributed within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and neighboring GCC countries and exports.