Inspector, Quality - Crafting

About AL TAIF

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct quality control inspections of military vehicles, components, assemblies, small arms or spares as required by the specific workshop/store allocation.
• Verify all maintenance/repair tasks have been completed as per the job plan.
• Verify that all faults noted on the maintenance order or maintenance notification have been corrected.
• Conduct inspection for fourth line repairable items and demarcate their status with the appropriate material identification tags when required.
• Conduct spot checks on equipment/spares/electrical components/testing, measuring and diagnostic equipment etc. as necessary, and verify incoming and outgoing components/equipment to ensure serviceability and readiness.
• Conduct joint quality control inspections with the General Maintenance Corps (GMC)/Unit representatives when necessary.
• Interact directly with mechanics, senior mechanics, supervisors, managers, and internal and external customers to resolve quality related issues.
• Conduct classification inspections to determine item serviceability and process items for customer condemnation approval as required.
• Conduct testing for any suspected material deficiencies.
• Prepare Material Deficiency Reports (MDRs) for any defective materials identified.
• Provide quality control input in the creation of Corrective Maintenance (CM) job plans and the Annual Service Plan (ASP) as required.
• Ensure obsolete parts are removed, repairable items are properly identified and tracked, and that spares are properly staged when working in the material stores.
• Coordinate the delivery and acceptance of non-OEM spares for verification when working in the material stores.
• Sort, control and identify suspected nonconforming spares when working in the material stores.
• Prepare and submit reports as requested by the Assistant Manager, QC.
• Compile and analyse for recommendations all applicable quality control/defects data requested by the Assistant Manager, QC.
• Work as part of a team to verify the root cause analysis of any customer related rejects/warranty concerns.
• Support other members of the Quality team in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as required by the Assistant Manager, QC and Senior Manager, Quality.

Experience and Education:

• Two year technical degree/diploma is required, in a subject relevant to the specific Inspector, QC opening is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Practitioner certification is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of previous experience working with military vehicles, components, assemblies, small arms, spares, or in failure analysis, engineering and welding (as required by the specific opening) is required.
• Previous experience as an Inspector, QC is an advantage.
• A minimum of one year in a senior position working with military vehicles, components, assemblies, small arms, spares, or in failure analysis, engineering and welding is preferred.
• Tool and Die certification or other related certifications are preferred.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20kg when applying for an Inspector, QC role in Supply and Material.
• An ability to read and interpret technical/owner’s manuals is required.
• Knowledge and use of measuring instrument/equipment related to the functional area is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to verify the accuracy of a finished product is required.
• Knowledge of failure modes effect analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of validation/verification methods is an advantage.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software is required.
• Knowledge in the use of CMMS packages and SAP production and quality modules is an advantage.
• An ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.
• Have, or be able to obtain a military vehicle/forklift driving license is preferred.
• Have, or be able to obtain a valid UAE driver’s license.

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