Quality Manager

**Your Job**
Koch Engineered Solutions is looking for a **Quality Manager **to join our KES Manufacturing hub in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. In this role, the Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing all quality-related activities, ensuring the highest standards of EHS, Quality, and Productivity are maintained.

**Our Team**

We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers.

**What You Will Do**
- Prepare and Maintain Quality Control Procedures (QCPs) and Quality Control Manuals (QCM) for ASME U, S, PP, R Stamps.
- Develop and Implement Local Process Procedures for facility operations.
- Conduct Internal Audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Establish Quality Objectives for the Saudi facility and monitor progress towards achieving them.
- Provide Training to all employees on Quality Policy, Objectives, and the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Recruit and onboard quality personnel to build a capable and efficient quality team.
- Prepare and Maintain a Risk and Opportunity Register to proactively manage potential risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Conduct Management Review Meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure proper closure of identified issues.
- Develop and Implement Quality Procedures for projects.
- Prepare Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for projects to ensure adherence to quality requirements.
- Select and Review NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) subcontractors and their procedures.
- Coordinate all ASME activities, including ASME Joint Reviews and selection of Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIAs).
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and ensure proper and effective closure of all NCRs.
- Participate in client bids, review contracts, and establish quality budgets for projects.
- Facilitate Third-Party Audits and provide management with a comprehensive briefing on audit results.
- Collaborate with global teams to improve quality procedures, objectives, and quality manuals.
- Develop a global network within Koch Industries to learn and implement best practices in business.
- Provide on-the-job training to quality and welding personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Review and Approve Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) as per ASME SEC IX standards.

**Who You Are (Basic Qualifications**
- The Quality Manager should possess a background in engineering.
- Experience in quality management within the manufacturing industry, particularly in areas such as welding, fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, flares, boilers, burners and skids.
- A strong understanding of applicable codes and standards is essential.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with fluency in English at a professional level.
- Certification in Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) is preferred, showcasing expertise in quality management principles and practices.

**What Will Put You Ahead**
- Experience in ASME codes
- Experience in Saudi Aramco Specifications
- Microsoft office skills
- Communication skills
- Must be a team player who is willing to cooperate and consider inputs.
- Ability to read drawings.
- Ability to work in a cross functional organization.

**Who We Are**

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, We're focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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