Quality Engineer - Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers

Role Overview

Quality Engineer - Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers at Matar Al Baqmi Holding Company. The role leads and strengthens Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions within pressure vessel and heat exchanger manufacturing operations.

Role Purpose

To lead the organization's Quality Assurance and Quality Control framework, ensure full compliance with ASME codes, TEMA standards, ISO 9001, and applicable regulatory requirements including Aramco standards, and drive continuous improvement within the Quality Management System across all manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control Framework

• Lead and manage the organization's Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) framework.
• Establish and maintain robust documentation, traceability systems, and audit readiness across the facility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Management System (QMS).

Inspection & Testing Operations

• Oversee inspection and testing activities for ASME and TEMA-related pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Supervise welding inspections, NDT activities, hydrotesting, dimensional inspection, and coating inspection.
• Supervise documentation control.

Compliance & Audits

• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, ASME codes, TEMA standards, and applicable regulatory and client requirements including Aramco standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and third-party inspections.

Stakeholder Management

• Interface effectively with Production, Engineering, Projects, Supply Chain, and HSE departments to embed quality across all operational processes.
• Manage customer interactions, technical reviews, and compliance discussions with professionalism and authority.

Team Development

• Develop and mentor quality teams, inspectors, and engineers to build a strong quality culture.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in reputed, large-scale manufacturing organizations involved in Pressure Vessels (PV) and Heat Exchangers (HE).
• At least 5 years in a managerial capacity as a Quality Manager within a pressure vessel or heat exchanger manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to ASME codes (Section VIII, Section IX, etc.) and TEMA standards is essential.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Inspection & Testing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Experience working in Aramco-approved or similar regulated environments is highly preferred.

Certifications

• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or equivalent.
• Lead Auditor Certification – ISO 9001.
• Welding-related certifications (e.g., CSWIP or CWI).
• Coating Inspection Certification (e.g., NACE or BGAS) is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence multiple departments.
• Maintain high level of ownership, professional maturity, and sound decision-making capability.
• Apply strong problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain a culture of quality across the organization.