Quality Assurance Engineer – ISO 17020/17025 Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to lead and continuously improve Al Khazama’s quality management system. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with international and Saudi standards, preparing for audits, and fostering a culture of quality across all inspection and testing activities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the internal Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for Saudi Accreditation Center (SAC) accreditation, guaranteeing compliance for testing, calibration and inspection services.
• Maintain and enforce ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards throughout the organization.
• Plan, conduct and lead internal audits; coordinate external audits by SAC and other bodies.
• Investigate non‑conformances, perform root‑cause analysis and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Control and update quality documentation, including manuals, SOPs and validation protocols.
• Deliver regular training and mentorship on quality procedures, ISO standards and SAC regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Science or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a QA Engineer or Quality Specialist.
• Hands‑on experience managing SAC accreditation processes (preferred).
• Proven track record implementing ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025.
• Certified auditor for internal or external quality audits.

Required skills

• ISO/IEC 17020
• ISO/IEC 17025
• Saudi Accreditation Center (SAC) accreditation procedures
• Quality Management System (QMS) development
• CAPA implementation
• Audit planning and execution
• Documentation control (Quality Manuals, SOPs, validation protocols)