Assistant Manager – QA/QC, Architectural Glass Processing

About the role

Antal International is recruiting, through a partner, an Assistant Manager – QA/QC for a leading architectural glass processing company in the UAE, based in Dubai. The role leads quality control across several manufacturing processes, manages the QA/QC team and ensures products meet customer specifications and international quality standards. It reports to the Vice President – Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee quality control across glass cutting, tempering, digital printing, lamination, IGU manufacturing and dispatch.
• Lead the QA/QC team and ensure compliance with quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Investigate customer complaints, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Operations, suppliers and customers on quality matters.
• Monitor quality performance, reduce rejection rates and drive continuous improvement.
• Train production teams and ensure compliance with quality procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7-9 years of experience in glass processing, architectural glass, façade, aluminium systems or steel fabrication.
• Proven experience managing a QA/QC team.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and technical drawings.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience with fire-rated doors and systems is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, quality audits and quality management systems.
• Leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective stakeholder management.

The salary is AED 12,000 to AED 15,000 plus benefits and bonus.