Senior Quality Control Engineer

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Quality Control Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Abu Dhabi

 
Who We Are

 
Hitachi Rail is an international leader with a global presence in signalling and the implementation of integrated transport systems for freight and passenger railways, as well as mass transit systems. We design, manufacture and implement signalling systems for the management and control of freight and passenger traffic on mainline railways as well as metros.

 
Hitachi Rail is not only a valuable company, but a company based on values. We believe that our five key values guide our actions and make Hitachi Rail a competitive, effective company: Customer Focus, Innovation and Excellence, People, Team Spirit, and Integrity.

Mission

Implementation of quality control management in line with Hitachi Rail Strategies and in compliance with GBMS for  complex projects (e.g. involving more than one legal entity) or plants.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Inspections & Audits: Conduct site reviews and routine testing of track installations, subgrades, and rail systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. 

• Documentation: Review and update ITPs, maintain Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and ensure full traceability of quality records and material compliance certificates. 

• Coordination: Schedule Hold and Witness points with customer representatives, civil, structural, track and signaling teams to verify construction phases before work proceeds. 

• Corrective Actions: Identify defects or deviations from the technical design and monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. 

• Reporting: Prepare detailed quality reports summarizing inspection data, test results, and compliance metrics for management and client review. 

• Coordinate with the QA/QC manager to ensure an effective interface with the Customer. 

• Manage a team of QC’s engineer. 

Shared Accountabilities:  

• Support the Project Team for a constant formalisation of records (shared with the project team).  

• Support Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning for the preparation of Test Reports and use of forms from the start up point of view (shared with Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning). 

• Ensure that the testing and inspection process is implemented effectively (shared with the project team).  

• Support, together with the Project Team, the definition of the correction of the product nonconformities and ensure the performance of the corrective actions) including the recording in Inspection Management tool.  

• Support in structure and procedure to be agreed with client for handover files (shared with the project team) 

Required Skills & Experience 

 
Education: University Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent Technical background 

 
Experience: From 5 up to 10 years of Business experience 

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with railway industry standards, safety management systems, and reading complex technical blueprints. 

Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with field crews and stakeholders.