The QA/QC Coordinator ensures that all fire protection and fire-fighting products manufactured (such as fire extinguishers, hydrants, valves, sprinklers, hose reels, and suppression systems) meet international standards, UAE Civil Defence requirements, and company quality policies. The role involves monitoring production processes, coordinating inspections, and ensuring strict compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute QA/QC procedures, inspection plans, and quality manuals in compliance with ISO 9001, NFPA, UL/FM, LPCB, EN, and UAE Civil Defence requirements.
- Inspect raw materials, castings, forgings, pipes, valves, and coatings to ensure compliance with applicable standards and verify Material Test Certificates (MTCs), heat numbers, and traceability.
- Coordinate with production, sales, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve quality-related issues.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and corrective/preventive actions.
- Support and coordinate with third-party inspectors, certification bodies, and Civil Defence for product testing, approvals, and audits.
- Keep, update, and maintain all product documentation, including drawings, specifications, test certificates, and approvals for new and updated products.
- Ensure calibration and maintenance of testing equipment and measuring devices.
- Investigate quality issues through root cause analysis and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
- Report quality-related issues in purchased materials and follow up with suppliers until rectification.
- Ensure all manufactured products are properly labelled, documented, and traceable.
- Inspect and evaluate returned products from clients and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Train and guide factory staff on QA/QC standards, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
- Assist in internal and external audits (ISO, UL/FM, Civil Defence), ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
- Support in achieving and maintaining company certifications and product approvals.
Job Specification:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of QA/QC experience in the fire protection/firefighting industry.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, UL, FM, LPCB, EN, ASTM standards.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and related auditing requirements.
- Experience in product documentation control (drawings, specifications, and approvals).
- Excellent skills in inspection reporting, documentation, and customer complaint handling.
- Certification in QA/QC, ISO, or related quality systems is an advantage.
- Strong communication and coordination skills across departments (engineering, production, procurement, and sales).
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application. Please include the subject line: “QA/QC Coordinator – UAE”.
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