A well-established manufacturing company in the United Arab Emirates is actively hiring a motivated and technically grounded Quality Assurance Officer / Quality Controller to support quality operations on the production floor. This is an accessible, growth-oriented QA/QC role ideally suited to Chemistry, Food Technology, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical Engineering graduates with laboratory or FMCG manufacturing experience — or strong science graduates ready to build their quality career in a fast-paced UAE manufacturing environment. Currently based in the UAE is a key requirement.
Quality Assurance & Control Scope — UAE Manufacturing
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🇦🇪 IMPORTANT: Candidates must be currently based in the UAE to be considered for this Quality Assurance Officer position
About the Role — Quality Assurance Officer / QC, UAE
Role: Quality Assurance Officer / Quality Controller — fast-paced manufacturing environment in the UAE
Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing / Food Technology / Pharmaceutical / Chemical Manufacturing
Background Required: Chemistry · Food Technology · Pharma · Chemical Engineering graduate
Experience: Laboratory or FMCG manufacturing experience is an advantage — fresh science graduates are also considered
Why This QA Officer Role in UAE Stands Out
Open to Science Graduates: This role welcomes both experienced QA/QC professionals and motivated science graduates ready to launch their quality careers in UAE manufacturing — making it an excellent entry point to the industry
Multi-Industry Relevance: Chemistry, Food Technology, Pharma, and Chemical Engineering graduates are all eligible — giving a broad range of UAE-based science professionals the chance to apply their academic background in a practical manufacturing QA environment
UAE Career Platform: UAE-based manufacturing quality roles offer strong career stability, competitive compensation, and clear progression — from QA Officer to Senior QA, Quality Supervisor, QA Manager, and Quality Director
Fast-Paced Environment: Working in a high-volume UAE manufacturing facility develops operational quality skills rapidly — making this role one of the most effective career accelerators for early-career quality professionals
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Officer / Quality Controller in this UAE manufacturing company supports the quality team in ensuring that all production processes, raw materials, and finished products consistently meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will perform quality inspections and checks on the production floor, conduct or support basic laboratory testing, document quality findings accurately, identify and report non-conformances, support corrective action implementation, and work closely with production teams to maintain a consistent, high-quality manufacturing output — all in a fast-paced industrial environment that demands precision, reliability, and a proactive approach to quality assurance.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Assurance Officer in this UAE manufacturing facility, your inspections and quality checks are the critical control layer between production and the consumer — ensuring that every product that leaves the facility meets the safety, quality, and regulatory standards that customers, retailers, and regulatory authorities demand. Your attention to detail, your documentation discipline, and your understanding of production processes directly determine the consistency and reliability of the products this company manufactures and sells across the UAE and regional markets.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Inspections & Production Floor QC
- Conduct routine quality inspections and checks on raw materials, in-process production batches, and finished products — verifying compliance with product specifications, quality standards, and applicable UAE and international regulatory requirements
- Monitor production processes actively — identifying quality deviations, process inconsistencies, or product non-conformances as early as possible to minimize waste, rework, and customer quality failures
- Perform in-process quality checks at defined production control points — recording results accurately and escalating any out-of-specification findings to the QA Supervisor or Production Manager for immediate action
- Inspect packaging, labeling, weights, and product presentation against approved standards — ensuring all finished products meet customer and regulatory labeling and packaging requirements before dispatch
Laboratory Testing & Analysis Support
- Support or conduct basic laboratory testing of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods — applying chemistry, food technology, pharmaceutical, or chemical engineering knowledge to interpret test results accurately against specifications
- Prepare and handle samples for laboratory analysis in accordance with established sampling procedures — maintaining sample chain-of-custody, accurate labeling, and proper storage conditions throughout the testing process
- Operate and maintain basic laboratory instruments and equipment — following calibration schedules, performing routine equipment checks, and ensuring all instruments are in good working condition for reliable test results
Quality Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate, organized, and complete quality records, inspection logs, and test reports — ensuring all documentation meets company quality management system requirements and is readily available for internal reviews and audits
- Prepare daily and periodic quality reports summarizing inspection findings, non-conformances identified, corrective actions initiated, and quality performance trends — providing management with timely and accurate quality data
- Ensure all QA documentation is properly completed, filed, and version-controlled in accordance with company QMS procedures — contributing to audit readiness and continuous quality improvement at the facility
Non-Conformance Management & CAPA Support
- Identify, document, and report quality non-conformances clearly and promptly — ensuring production, warehouse, and management teams are informed of quality issues in a timely manner to prevent non-conforming product from reaching customers
- Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations — contributing practical observations from quality inspections and production floor monitoring to help identify root causes and prevent recurrence of quality failures
- Follow up on open corrective actions to verify implementation and effectiveness — maintaining CAPA records and escalating overdue or ineffective actions to the QA Supervisor for resolution
Quality Standards Compliance & HSE
- Apply a basic to working understanding of production processes and quality standards — bringing relevant academic knowledge from Chemistry, Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemical Engineering to support practical quality management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Follow all HSE policies and safety procedures in the laboratory and on the production floor — ensuring safe handling of chemicals, materials, and equipment at all times and maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free working environment
- Support internal quality audits, external regulatory inspections, and customer quality visits — preparing documentation, demonstrating quality procedures, and representing the QA team professionally during audit activities
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline — academic knowledge applied to manufacturing quality is the primary qualification for this role
Experience Requirements
- Experience in a laboratory or FMCG manufacturing environment is a strong advantage — but motivated fresh science graduates currently based in the UAE who demonstrate strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in manufacturing quality are also encouraged to apply
- Basic understanding of production processes and quality standards — whether gained through academic study, internship, industrial placement, or prior work experience in a manufacturing or laboratory context
Key Personal Attributes
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment — staying organized, accurate, and focused under production pressure without compromising quality standards or documentation discipline
- Strong attention to detail — essential for reliable quality inspection, accurate test result recording, and meaningful non-conformance identification in a busy production facility
- Currently based in the UAE — this is a mandatory requirement; only UAE-resident candidates will be considered for this position
- Good communication and teamwork skills — able to collaborate effectively with production, warehouse, laboratory, and management teams to support quality goals across the facility
How to Apply — QA Officer UAE 2026
Send your CV via: LinkedIn direct message or email to careers@ijtobacco.com
Subject Line: Quality Assurance Officer — UAE Application
🇦🇪 UAE Based · Chemistry / Food Tech / Pharma / Chem Eng · FMCG Manufacturing
About the Quality Assurance Career in UAE Manufacturing
The United Arab Emirates is one of the fastest-growing manufacturing markets in the Middle East — with a thriving FMCG, food production, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing sector that creates consistent, strong demand for quality assurance and quality control professionals at all levels. Quality Assurance Officers in UAE manufacturing companies play a critical role in protecting brand reputation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous product improvement — making QA one of the most valued and career-rich functions in UAE industry. Entry-level and early-career quality professionals who build strong foundations in UAE manufacturing QA can advance rapidly into senior technical and management roles.
Career Outlook: Quality Assurance Officers in UAE manufacturing companies have a well-defined and rewarding career path toward Senior QA Officer, Quality Supervisor, QA Manager, Quality Systems Manager, and Head of Quality — all high-value, well-respected positions in the UAE’s growing and diversifying industrial manufacturing sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Chemistry Graduates in UAE: With laboratory or manufacturing QA/QC experience — or strong academic grounding in analytical chemistry, quality control methods, and chemical testing — seeking a quality assurance career in UAE manufacturing
- Food Technology Professionals: With food manufacturing, food safety, or food laboratory experience in the UAE or GCC — ready to apply food technology expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing QA environment
- Pharmaceutical QA Officers: With pharma manufacturing or laboratory QA/QC background — looking to apply quality systems knowledge and CAPA experience in a UAE manufacturing quality role
- Chemical Engineering Graduates: Currently based in the UAE and seeking a production floor quality role that combines engineering process understanding with practical quality inspection and documentation responsibilities
- Fresh Science Graduates (UAE Based): With a relevant degree, strong academic performance, genuine quality career ambition, and the drive to succeed in a challenging and rewarding UAE manufacturing environment — encouraged to apply even without prior work experience
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