Quality Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NABL, BIS, and other applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and control quality documents, procedures, formats, records, and manuals.
• Coordinate internal audits, identify non-conformities, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Support management reviews and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Monitor calibration, equipment verification, testing records, and traceability requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation of quality procedures across laboratory activities.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure compliance with approved test methods and procedures.
• Maintain records related to proficiency testing, inter-laboratory comparisons, risk assessments, and quality objectives.
• Support external accreditation assessments and coordinate responses to assessment findings.
• Conduct awareness and training sessions for laboratory personnel on quality requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• 25 years of experience in a testing laboratory or quality management environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
• Experience with NABL accreditation and laboratory quality systems will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of internal auditing, risk management, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Good documentation and report-writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Experience in engineering, construction-material, faade, fire, or other specialized testing laboratories will be an added advantage.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• Exposure to NABL accreditation and international testing standards.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work closely with technical and quality teams.
• Career growth opportunities in laboratory quality management.
• Exposure to national and international testing projects.
• Supportive and professional work environment.