Manager QA / QC Engineer

Title: Manager QA / QC Engineer Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.   Job Title: Quality Manager – Offshore Project KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team  is currently looking to fill a position of Quality Manager for an Offshore  Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) in the Client Office.

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Project Quality Management System (QMS) for offshore projects. The role ensures compliance with client specifications, contractual requirements, international standards, classification society requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The Quality Manager leads all QA/QC activities throughout engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and offshore operations to achieve project quality objectives.

Quality Management Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP). Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and client quality requirements. Establish project-specific quality procedures, inspection plans, and testing requirements. Monitor adherence to contractual quality specifications and project standards. Manage project quality risks and implement corrective and preventive actions. QA/QC Oversight Lead all quality assurance and quality control activities for offshore projects. Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures. Ensure inspections and testing are conducted as per approved requirements. Monitor fabrication, welding, coating, NDT, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities. Oversee offshore installation and hook-up quality requirements. Vendor & Subcontractor Quality Management Evaluate and qualify suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors. Conduct supplier audits and surveillance inspections. Monitor vendor manufacturing quality performance. Review vendor quality documentation and certification packages. Audit & Compliance Plan and conduct internal quality audits. Coordinate client, third-party, and certification audits. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and classification society requirements. Track audit findings and verify closure of corrective actions. Documentation & Reporting Maintain project quality records and documentation. Review quality dossiers, turnover packages, and final project documentation. Prepare quality performance reports and KPIs. Present quality status updates to project management and clients. Non-Conformance Management Lead investigation of non-conformance reports (NCRs). Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Monitor trends and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Ensure timely disposition and closeout of NCRs. Leadership & Team Management Manage QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and Quality Coordinators. Provide training and mentoring to project personnel. Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement culture. Coordinate quality activities across multidisciplinary project teams. HSE & Regulatory Compliance Ensure all quality activities comply with HSE requirements. Support incident investigations related to quality failures. Maintain compliance with local and international offshore regulations.

Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Marine, Metallurgical, Industrial, or related discipline).