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Vacancy
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
The Assistant Quality Manager in a high-pressure gas cylinder manufacturing company is responsible for supporting the Quality Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all products meet stringent safety, regulatory, and industry-specific standards, such as ISO 9001 and ASME Section VIII.
Core Responsibilities:
• Policy and Procedure Implementation: Assist in developing, documenting, and implementing quality
assurance policies, procedures, and work instructions relevant to the manufacturing of high-pressure
gas cylinders.
• Inspections and Testing: Oversee and participate in the inspection and testing of incoming raw
materials (e.g., raw steel tubes), in-process components, and finished high pressure gas cylinders to
ensure compliance with quality specifications and drawings. This includes witnessing all applicable
testing, such as Hardness, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), Hydrotesting, and Final inspections.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all production and quality control processes adhere to national and
international standards and regulations, including specific pressure vessel, CNG & Industrial application
cylinders codes like ASME, DOT, TPED, PED, ADR, ISO, ECR and other international standards and liaise
with third-party inspection agency / auditors as required.
• Team Supervision and Training: Supervise and provide guidance and training to QA/QC inspectors and
production staff on quality control procedures, best practices, and the proper use of measuring tools
and equipment (e.g., Calipers, Screw gauges etc.)
• Issue Resolution and Corrective Action: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, QA, R&D)
to identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement effective corrective and
preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve non-conformities and customer complaints.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all inspections, testing activities, nonconformities, and quality data. Prepare detailed quality reports and present key performance
indicators (KPIs) and improvement initiatives to senior management.
• Audit Management: Plan and conduct periodic internal audits, ensure timely closure of findings, and
support preparation for external audits (regulatory, certification, and customer) to maintain
compliance with standards such as ISO 9001.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality management
methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to enhance product reliability, efficiency, and overall quality
performance.
Desired Candidate Profile
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related
engineering field is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in quality assurance/control, preferably within a
CNG or Industrial Cylinder manufacturing company / heavy manufacturing or pressure vessel/piping
environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, API Q1, etc.) and
the ability to interpret technical specifications, blueprints, and relevant industry codes and standards.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in statistical
process control (SPC) and data analysis.
Soft Skills:
Strong attention to detail, excellent communication (verbal and written), leadership, and
team management skills for following
1. Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001:2015 QMS and related standards (ISO 14001, ISO
45001, etc.) across departments.
2. Ensure document control, change management, and alignment of all procedures (SOPs, work
instructions, process sheets, and inspection plans).
3. Conduct management review meetings (MRMs), prepare KPI dashboards, and monitor action-plan
effectiveness.
4. Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits (third-party, customer, or certification bodies).
5. Monitor the line process and final inspection of finished products, co-ordinate with line engineers
6. Review and approve inspection and test plans (ITP), control plans, and process flow diagrams.
7. Validate and maintain gauges, measuring instruments, and calibration systems.
8. Ensure compliance with technical drawings, tolerances, and international standards (e.g., ISO 9809,
ISO 11439, TPED /ADR / TPER / DOT etc.).
9. Supervise QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and NDT personnel; allocate daily tasks and monitor
performance.
10. Guide junior staff on inspection methods at every process stage, standard clarification, problem
solving, and root-cause analysis (RCA).
Preferred industries Experience:
- Gas Cylinders manufacturers Iindustry
- Pressel Vessel Manufacturers Industry
- Steel Tube manufacturing industry
- Machine tool manufacturing Industry
- Forging Industry
- Automobile products manufacturing industry
- Industrial Gas Industry
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
Keywords
- Assistant Quality Manager
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Cylinder
- CNG
- Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- ISO 9001
- ISO 45001
- Inspection
- Audit
- Pressure Vessels
- Heavy Machinery
- Heavy Equipment
- Six Sigma
- Hydrotesting
- ASME
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EKC INTERNATIONAL FZE
First, World Class Cylinder Manufacturer for High Pressure Industrial Gases in the Middle East. EKC INDUSTRIES is part of renowned Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited, India. Established in 1978, EKC has grown to become pioneer in development & production of industrial & CNG Cylinders with well over 1.5 million High Pressure gas cylinders and 3.00,000 CNG cylinders in service and three manufacturing plants in Asia and Middle East. Thanks to a long history in business and adherence to the highest quality standards, EKC enjoys market leadership in the domestic and favorable position in international markets. Realizing the importance of Dubai as global commercial hub, EKC decided to expand their activities by setting up a new manufacturing plant at Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai with latest state of art technology. This will cater to ever increasing demand of High Pressure Gas Cylinders for Medical Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Carbon di Oxide, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Helium and other compressed industrial gases. Development & Manufacturing of high quality CNG CYLINDERS used for alternative fuel vehicles is also undertaken by EKC in its commitment to cleaner environment that controls pollution. EKC CNG cylinders undergo ultrasonic inspection in the manufacturing line for detection of any possible hidden defects. These cylinders also undergo a series of cyclic testing to simulate their operating conditions and even its life. EKC’s market coverage will not be limited to middle east but all over the globe for which compliance to all international standards like ISO, EN, IS, BS & D.O.T. will be adhered as required. EKC Dubai has the capacity to produce cylinders from 1 to 280 liters water capacity and working pressure from150 - 400 bar (Test Pressure up to 650 bar) in addition to the range available from up to date Indian plants. High Quality of EKC Cylinders is no coincidence, but continuous efforts of their research & development and quality assurance personnel. Each EKC cylinder goes through specified testing at every stage of production by not only internal quality control department but also by an internationally recognized independent inspection agency like Bureau Veritas, BIS, SGS or Lloyds. EKC group is also a forerunner in developing new standards in the field through active participation in the apex national standards body in India. EKC is now considered to be the biggest Asian manufacturers of High Pressure gas cylinders. Their key competence lies in adhering to committed product quality, strong interface with customers and flexibility to meet customers’ requirements.
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P.O.Box : 61041, Jebel Ali, Dubai- United Arab Emirates Salmiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)