Quality Specifications And Metrics Specialist Jobs in Dammam

About the Role

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to ensuring the quality and compliance of incoming materials and components, supporting the company's mission of powering a sustainable energy future and delivering innovative power grid technologies. The role involves maintaining high operational standards within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned incoming inspection protocols and report all findings and results in SAP.
• Perform labeling of all compliant components with a component identification tag.
• Segregate non-compliant components in a designated area and initiate the supplier non-conformance management process.
• Ensure a safe working environment by implementing HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) requirements.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of purchased parts, materials, samples, and assemblies.
• Document inspection results accurately as required.
• Report any deviations observed during incoming inspection to the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager.
• Create quality inspection records and apply visual indications on inspected parts as per procedures.
• Create Nonconformity reports and maintain tracking of their status.
• Record and track the daily Incoming Quality Control (IQC) inspection backlog.
• Maintain traceability of component materials with respect to their inspection status.
• Handle materials in accordance with procedures, preventing mix-ups, damage, or other adverse effects.
• Log and track materials through the receiving inspection process and SAP entries.
• Record transactions and move accepted materials to the designated area.
• Communicate inspection results to Quality Engineers and other relevant personnel.
• Verify the accuracy of assembly documentation and read engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with other departments for deviation detection, root cause analysis, and correction measure implementation.
• Support failure analysis, troubleshooting activities, site visits, and reporting within the quality process, utilizing the A3 template for analysis.
• Perform any other projects or duties assigned by management that are necessary to fulfill the job requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical technical courses.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience in material inspection and the use of measurement tools.
• Experience with SAP is essential for reporting and tracking.
• Familiarity with supplier non-conformance management processes.
• Experience in implementing HSE requirements.
• Proven ability to collaborate with other departments for deviation detection and root cause analysis.
• Experience in failure analysis and troubleshooting.

Required Skills

• HSE Requirements
• Visual and Dimensional Inspection
• SAP
• Supplier Non-Conformance Management
• Quality Inspection Records
• Nonconformity Reporting
• Traceability of Component Materials
• MS Office and Computer Skills
• Material Inspection
• Use of Measurement Tools
• English Communication Skills
• Continuous Improvement
• Decision Making
• Time Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Failure Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• A3 Template Utilization

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires adherence to established company procedures and a commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

About the Process Engineer Role

Hire Right - Executive Search & HR Advisory is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the development, optimization, and control of manufacturing processes within the welding consumables sector, focusing on electrodes, wires, and fluxes. The role is key to ensuring consistent product quality, achieving high production efficiency, and maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Role Responsibilities

The Process Engineer will enhance process capability, minimize variability, and provide essential technical support to production operations. This involves leveraging expertise in critical manufacturing stages including mixing, extrusion, baking, and wire drawing. Collaboration with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and research and development teams is fundamental for identifying areas for improvement, resolving technical challenges, and supporting the successful introduction and qualification of new products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization and control initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product consistency.
• Develop and implement standardization procedures and best practices across relevant manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and improve equipment performance and reliability to minimize downtime and maximize output.
• Provide technical support and insights to assist maintenance strategy and execution.
• Contribute to quality improvement programs by identifying root causes of defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and company policies.
• Support the development and optimization of processes related to mixing, extrusion, baking, and wire drawing for welding consumables.
• Resolve technical issues encountered during the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the introduction of new products and ensure they meet qualification requirements.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technology, Engineering, or Industrial Manufacturing from an accredited educational institution in a relevant field of study.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a Process Engineering role.

Essential Skills and Expertise

• Process Optimization
• Process Control
• Standardization
• Best Practices Implementation
• Equipment Performance Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• Maintenance Strategy Support
• Quality Improvement Methodologies
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management
• Expertise in Mixing processes
• Expertise in Extrusion processes
• Expertise in Baking processes
• Expertise in Wire Drawing processes

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.