Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a detailed plan for enhancing product quality, in alignment with the company's strategic goals and vision.
Guide and lead in different teams to identify and analyze root causes of quality issues.
Design and implement corrective and preventive measures to prevent future quality challenges.
Supervise and document product quality metrics to monitor developments and pinpoint areas needing enhancement.
Carry out inspections and evaluations to detect and rectify potential quality threats.
Cooperate with vendors to ensure their products comply with our quality standards.
Work alongside various divisions, including engineering, manufacturing, classification societies, and suppliers, to maintain uniform quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Keep updated of the latest quality enhancement methodologies and tools.
Monitor and analyze warranty data for reporting, implement changes to new products, and drive continuous enhancement.
Recognize and communicate process and product enhancements.
Persistently seek to identify and mitigate areas of quality risk before they affect the vessel.
Provide regular communications and reports to key internal stakeholders.
Uphold high quality standards and cost control within financial constraints.
Facilitate customer familiarization with our products.
Occasionally travel to the vessels operational regions to conduct fact-finding on their operations and the acceptance of our products.
Communicate proficiently by actively listening, clearly conveying information, and offering constructive feedback at all staff levels while fostering trust through authentic, respectful, and dependable interactions.
Liaise with shipyard personnel and management to uphold product quality, and cultivate key relationships with partners, clients, contractors, suppliers, and official entities.
Negotiate on the company's behalf, accepting practical compromises when needed, while building a robust network of industry suppliers and subcontractors.
Oversee quality improvement documentation, comprehend vessel specifications and classification regulations, manage warranty claims, and pursue continuous personal and professional growth, demonstrating accountability for objectives.

Qualifications:

Education & Professional Qualification:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Metallurgy) from a recognized institution and other qualifications in O&G sectors
- CSWIP 3.1 or AWS or ASNT would be of added value (candidate to at least demonstrate understanding of the above certifications)
- Lead Auditor on Management Systems (ISO9001,ISO14001&ISO45001)
- Experience in application of RCA methods, investigation techniques
- Proven ability and experience in developing and implementing management systems (ISO9001,ISO14001 & ISO 45001) in organizations.
- Exposure to Enterprises Risk Management (ERM) processes
- Knowledge and experience on ASME U & R certifications (BPVC)
- Proven ability in document development ( policies, SIPOC, PFM, procedures, checklists, templates)
- Training module development and presentations
- Lessons Learned facilitator experience

Professional Experience:

- Minimum 10 years combined QA-QC experience covering marine, oil and gas EPC projects (onshore /offshore), heavy fabrication, process plants, etc.

- Minimum 5 years experience in QA-QC Manager role

- Proved auditing experience & capability in preparing and implementing quality assurance policies, procedures/plans/instructions

- Strong management practices and techniques

- Very good analytical and interpersonal skills

- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental practices related to industry

- Good knowledge of marine, oil & gas industry standards/ codes/ regulations

Computer Skills:

- Good knowledge of MS Office and web applications

Quality Manager