Quality Control Supervisor

About the role

EDGE, an advanced technology group focused on defence and emerging technologies, is looking for an experienced QC Supervisor to join its SHEQ team in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees quality control across manufacturing operations, ensuring production processes and finished products meet quality standards, technical specifications and inspection requirements. The supervisor leads QC inspectors, monitors inspections, resolves quality issues and supports continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily quality control activities across production operations.
• Oversee in-process and final product inspections against approved quality plans and technical specifications.
• Lead and support QC inspectors in accurate and efficient inspections.
• Monitor product quality, identify non-conformities and review inspection reports, test results and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper use and calibration of measuring instruments, gauges and inspection equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems, internal procedures and industry standards, and promote workplace safety and HSE compliance.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce defects.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading quality inspection teams.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications and inspection plans.
• English proficiency required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of in-process and final inspection and quality control procedures.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, gauges and inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001.
• Experience managing non-conformities, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: ammunition, defence, aerospace, automotive or precision engineering experience, ISO 17025 familiarity, and continuous improvement methodology experience.

What we offer

• Tax-free salaries and highly competitive pay.
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for children.
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms, career support and collaboration with global talent.