Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
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About the Role
About Us Since 1974, S.K.M Air Conditioning LLC has been a trusted leader in HVAC manufacturing across the Middle East and beyond.
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About Us
Since 1974, S.K.M Air Conditioning LLC has been a trusted leader in HVAC manufacturing across the Middle East and beyond.
With 2,000+ employees representing 30+ nationalities, SKM operates in 8+ countries and delivers innovative climate solutions to more than 30 global markets.
Our growth is powered by our people, and we are committed to engineering excellence, innovation, and delivering superior customer value in everything we do.
Why Join SKM?
At SKM, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growth-driven organization where your work directly shapes our most important asset: our team.
We value proactive partnership, a strategic mindset, and a people-first approach.
Role Overview
The Sr. Supplier QA Engineer leads supplier-related activities by conducting supplier and component evaluations, coordinating supplier audits, overseeing component reliability validation activities to ensure compliance with performance and quality standards, investigating supplier issues at both site and supplier end, preparing and processing supplier claims, and overseeing the technical and commercial aspects of component evaluation. This role focuses on supplier quality assurance responsibilities, maintaining documentation, and ensuring that incoming materials and suppliers meet SKM quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- **Lead and conduct supplier audits**
- (initial, surveillance, re-audits) to ensure compliance with SKM standards, ISO requirements, and industry best practices.
- **To conduct root cause analysis for component failure at site ,**
- Investigate and
- derive proper root cause analysis by different RCA methodologies.
- Prepare and lead the process of
- supplier claims
- based on the nature of defect of components
- **Drive supplier qualification and development activities**
- , including capability assessment, risk evaluation, and continuous improvement planning.
- **Oversee and guide component evaluation activities**
- in coordination with Jr.QA/QA engineers, ensuring technical and quality requirements are consistently met.
- **Ensure full compliance of supplier documentation**
- (MTC, TC, MSDS, PQP, ITP, etc.) with SKM requirements and applicable international standards.
- **Plan and execute critical inspections at supplier facilities**
- , including pre-dispatch inspections, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and process validation.
- **Lead closure of critical supplier-related punch points**
- , especially documentation and compliance issues, ensuring timely resolution and effectiveness.
- **ReviewNCR (Non-Conformance Reports) & MDR (Material Discrepancy Reports)**
- raised in ERP; ensure proper root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- **Conduct advanced MDR and NCR trend analysis**
- , identifying recurring issues, systemic gaps, and risk areas; present actionable insights to management.
- **Handle supplier claims and recovery processes**
- , including investigation, cost impact analysis, and resolution follow-up.
- **Collaborate with cross-functional teams**
- (Procurement, Engineering, Production, QHSE) to resolve supplier-related issues and improve overall supply chain quality.
- **Develop and monitor supplier quality KPIs**
- , including: Supplier rejection rate, On-time delivery quality performance, Supplier rating scorecards.
- **Mentor and support Jr. SQA engineers**
- , providing technical guidance and leadership in daily activities
- **Perform any additional strategic or operational assignments**
- as directed by Quality Deputy Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ HVAC/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Technical & application knowledge for the HVAC products
Skills & Experience
- Experience in the reputable organization of 7-10 years in QA related Field.
- Proven Knowledge of Scientific measurement instruments
- Ability to communicate effectively
Join Us
At SKM Air Conditioning LLC, you will be more than just a Sr.
Supplier QA Engineer; you will be an architect of our workforce, directly enabling our mission to provide world-class HVAC solutions.
If you are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and want to build your career with an industry leader, we want to hear from you.
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