Quality Control Manager - Saudi Arabia

We have a fantastic opportunity in our Operations Team based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The role will drive continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and cost efficiency, in line with Group policies, to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce complaints, and improve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment aligned with EHS best practices.
• Oversee quality control of processes and finished products to ensure compliance with internal and customer standards.
• Plan and execute product and process development projects.
• Drive product cost-reduction initiatives through focused planning and execution.
• Manage the inspection of finished goods for conformance to technical specifications.
• Ensure effective control and timely evaluation of incoming raw materials.
• Supervise calibration and upkeep of laboratory equipment for accurate testing results.
• Implement actions to reduce product quality complaints and improve reliability.
• Support product customization to meet specific customer and application requirements.
• Participate in customer and supplier visits for technical discussions and quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, QMS, and internal Calderys quality systems.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, R&D, Project Applications, and Supply Chain.
• Provide technical training and mentoring to subordinates for skill and knowledge development.
• Handle third-party and customer inspections of materials with professionalism and clarity.
• Maintain test records systematically for traceability and internal/external audits.
• Uphold and promote 5S standards to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Requirements

• Diploma or Engineering degree in Ceramic Engineering.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with refractory testing and characterization methods.
• Strong understanding of ceramics and refractories.
• Knowledge of various refractory testing and characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with mineralogy, crystallography, and phase diagrams.
• Working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in MS Office and professional email communication.
• Ability to correlate refractory properties with performance outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused approach to tasks.

About Us

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com