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About the Role

Alkhorayef Petroleum Company is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is crucial for supporting the company's quality assurance functions across all stages of Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) component manufacturing, from incoming materials to final product release. The Quality Inspector will play a key part in ensuring all products meet stringent internal and industry quality standards. The primary purpose of this position is to meticulously monitor and manage the quality of ESP components and assemblies, requiring a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues and contributing to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed dimensional and visual inspections of raw materials and machined components upon receipt.
• Review and verify essential documentation, including Material Test Certificates (MTCs), Certificates of Conformity (CoCs), and inspection reports.
• Conduct in-process inspections during machining and assembly operations to ensure strict adherence to drawings and specifications.
• Inspect critical features such as impeller/diffuser clearances, stack lengths, rotor fits, keyways, and other tolerance-critical areas.
• Validate and accurately record the results of First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with established control plans.
• Support assembly and testing operations by inspecting sub-assemblies and final ESP pump assemblies.
• Review and verify the cleanliness, marking, and serialization of components before final release.
• Conduct final inspections on completed units to ensure full conformance to Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify and report any non-conformances, and actively assist in root cause investigations and containment actions.
• Maintain precise inspection records and ensure complete traceability of all inspected items.
• Monitor calibration due dates for all inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IMTE).
• Coordinate internal or external calibration activities and ensure that updated calibration certificates are readily available.
• Verify that measuring tools are within their calibration period before use and are properly stored after use.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary inspection records, calibration data, and traceability documents.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in a quality inspection role, preferably within ESP manufacturing or a similar rotating equipment industry.
• Proficiency in using essential inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and thread gauges.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001, API Q1, and relevant oil & gas manufacturing standards.
• Familiarity with calibration systems and measurement traceability principles.
• Professional English written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and implementation.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Equipment/Testing (NDE/NDT) is considered a plus.

Required Skills

• Dimensional Inspection
• Visual Inspection
• Documentation Review
• In-process Inspection
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Assembly Inspection
• Final Inspection
• Non-conformance Reporting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Calibration Monitoring
• Inspection and Measuring Equipment (IME) Calibration
• Audit Support
• Continuous Improvement
• Proficiency with Calipers, Micrometers, Bore Gauges, Height Gauges, and Thread Gauges
• Understanding of Engineering Drawings, Tolerances, and GD&T
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and API Q1 standards
• Familiarity with Oil & Gas Manufacturing Standards
• Understanding of Calibration Systems and Measurement Traceability
• English Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• QMS Implementation
• Computer Literacy
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Equipment/Testing (NDE/NDT)

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience. Alkhorayef Petroleum Company is committed to maintaining high-quality standards in its manufacturing processes.