Quality Engineer Mechanical

About Vanderlande and the Role

Vanderlande is a leading provider of innovative solutions for airport logistics, specializing in baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for logistics digitalization, and extensive maintenance and services. The company serves renowned airports and airlines globally. This full-time position for a Quality Engineer - Mechanical is based in Jeddah, Makkah, and requires 5-10 years of experience.

Role Purpose and Contribution

The Quality Engineer - Mechanical will join the Quality Management team to ensure compliance with project quality plans and quality control documentation. This role involves developing and implementing quality control processes, managing documentation, and supporting the organizational quality management system. The position is critical for maintaining quality standards across projects and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and control suppliers, subcontractors, and in-house teams to ensure adherence to project quality plans and documentation.
• Develop and implement project-related documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans, Records, Method Statements, and Supplier Quality Requirements.
• Prepare and submit technical documentation such as Inspection Requests (IR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), supplier/subcontractor submittals, and End-Project Documentation.
• Plan and prepare internal project status meeting data to align with the planned project schedule.
• Assist in implementing the project quality plan and organizational quality management system, including procedure development, work instructions, and forms.
• Manage document and record control, nonconformity control, corrective actions, internal audits, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct supplier audits, incoming inspections, in-process inspections, installation, and commissioning inspections, documenting results (FAT & SAT).
• Identify and address nonconformities and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver regular work reports and manage work schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure regular updates of the quality inspection status overview and Global List of Open Points (GLOP).
• Follow up with subcontractors and relevant departments to close open snags and non-conformities.
• Identify improvement opportunities and propose solutions for change, applying standard quality control tools such as histograms, control charts, and Pareto analysis.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant quality engineering role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality fundamentals and the ability to communicate them effectively.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 is an advantage.

Work Environment and Culture

This role is a full-time position within Vanderlande's Quality Management team in Jeddah, Makkah. Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to considering qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.