Quality Inspector - Automotive & Thermal Management

About the role

Rida Middle East delivers customized thermal management solutions for automotive air-conditioning and transport refrigeration, and is looking for a full-time, on-site Quality Inspector in Dubai. The inspector checks incoming materials, in-process assemblies and finished products against technical specifications, drawings and standards, and works closely with production, engineering and quality assurance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day inspection of incoming materials, in-process assemblies and finished products for automotive air-conditioning and transport refrigeration systems.
• Verify compliance with technical specifications, drawings and standards, and document inspection results.
• Escalate non-conformities to the relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality assurance teams on continuous improvement, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining quality records, calibrating inspection equipment and ensuring adherence to health, safety and environmental procedures.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in Quality Management practices, including documentation, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on inspection skills for mechanical and electrical components, assemblies and finished products, preferably in automotive or thermal management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, BOMs and work instructions.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing, HVAC or transport refrigeration is an advantage.

Required skills

• Quality Control and Quality Assurance knowledge, with standardized methods and procedures.
• Analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends and support root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with OEM standards, ISO or similar quality frameworks, and basic safety and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a multicultural, fast-paced manufacturing environment.