Job Summary

The Assistant Engineer will support the implementation and maintenance of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards, with a strong focus on ensuring alignment between documented procedures and actual yard operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Department Alignment & Coordination (Primary Function)

• Work closely with all departments across the yard to ensure daily operations align with approved procedures
• Act as the bridge between QMS requirements and ground execution
• Identify and resolve gaps between documented processes and actual practices
• Drive consistency and standardisation across departments

2. Process Review & Improvement

• Review and update departmental procedures and workflows
• Work with stakeholders to revise processes for practicality and compliance
• Ensure procedures reflect real operational conditions

3. Internal QMS Audits (ISO 9001)

• Conduct internal audits based on ISO 9001 standards
• Identify non-conformities, gaps, and improvement areas
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

4. Subcontractor (Subcon) Audits

• Conduct audits on subcontractors to ensure compliance with company QMS and project requirements
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and quality standards
• Follow up on corrective actions and improvement plans with subcontractors

5. Documentation & Control

• Maintain and update quality procedures, work instructions, and forms
• Ensure proper document control practices are followed
• Support standardisation of documentation across departments

6. Quality Report Preparation

• Support in prepare periodic quality reports for management review
• Analyse trends in non-conformities, audit findings, and corrective actions
• Provide insights and recommendations for improvement

7. Digital Application Power User

• Act as a power user for company quality-related digital systems and applications
• Support departments in the use of digital tools for QMS processes

8. Audit Preparation & Support

• Assist in preparation for external audits (certification bodies, clients, classification societies)
• Ensure departments are audit-ready and aligned

9. As-and-when instructed by the Section Manager

Key Requirements

• Good understanding of ISO 9001 requirements and audit processes
• Preferred to have some familiarity with yard operations and cross-department workflows
• Able to coordinate across multiple departments and resolve practical issues
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Detail-oriented with a practical, ground-based approach
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems for quality management
• Meticulous with documentation

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