Qualification Engineer

Test & Qualification Engineer Talents First is recruiting on behalf of its client, a major international industrial group expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia through a strategic industrial partnership. We are seeking a Test & Qualification Engineer to support the development, testing and qualification of engineered products and systems, ensuring they meet stringent safety, performance, reliability and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Head of Product Development, the successful candidate will coordinate testing and validation activities across engineering programs, working closely with design, manufacturing, quality and compliance teams. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to product development, testing infrastructure and qualification processes within an international industrial engineering environment. Key Responsibilities • Test Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement testing and qualification plans, protocols and acceptance criteria covering mechanical, electrical, environmental and system-level testing. • Testing & Validation: Coordinate laboratory and field-testing activities, including test preparation, instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis and reporting. • Compliance & Certification: Ensure product testing meets applicable international and Saudi regulatory standards, including IEC, EN 81, ISO 8100, ASME, SASO and SBC requirements, as relevant. • Quality & Reliability: Maintain traceability between product specifications, testing procedures and qualification results, supporting root cause investigations and corrective improvements. • Testing Infrastructure: Support the development and improvement of testing facilities, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, test automation and laboratory safety procedures. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering teams to establish validation requirements and resolve technical issues. • Technical Coordination: Oversee the activities of junior engineers and technicians, coordinate with external laboratories and certification bodies, and support testing audits. Candidate Profile / Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline. • 2–3 years of professional experience in product development, preferably involving product testing and qualification. • Experience in elevator systems, industrial equipment, transportation or consumer products would be an advantage. • Good understanding of product qualification methodologies, reliability testing, environmental stress testing and engineering instrumentation. • Familiarity with international testing, safety and regulatory standards. • Proficiency in test documentation, data analysis, technical reporting and the use of testing equipment and data acquisition systems. • Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary teams. • A master's degree or relevant certifications in testing, reliability or quality engineering would be an advantage. • Willingness to work across laboratory, manufacturing and field environments, with occasional travel of up to 15%.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline. 2–3 years of professional experience in product development, preferably involving product testing and qualification. Experience in elevator systems, industrial equipment, transportation or consumer products would be an advantage. Good understanding of product qualification methodologies, reliability testing, environmental stress testing and engineering instrumentation. Familiarity with international testing, safety and regulatory standards. Proficiency in test documentation, data analysis, technical reporting and the use of testing equipment and data acquisition systems. Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary teams. A master's degree or relevant certifications in testing, reliability or quality engineering would be an advantage. Willingness to work across laboratory, manufacturing and field environments, with occasional travel of up to 15%.

Test Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement testing and qualification plans, protocols and acceptance criteria covering mechanical, electrical, environmental and system-level testing. Testing & Validation: Coordinate laboratory and field-testing activities, including test preparation, instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis and reporting. Compliance & Certification: Ensure product testing meets applicable international and Saudi regulatory standards, including IEC, EN 81, ISO 8100, ASME, SASO and SBC requirements, as relevant. Quality & Reliability: Maintain traceability between product specifications, testing procedures and qualification results, supporting root cause investigations and corrective improvements. Testing Infrastructure: Support the development and improvement of testing facilities, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, test automation and laboratory safety procedures. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering teams to establish validation requirements and resolve technical issues. Technical Coordination: Oversee the activities of junior engineers and technicians, coordinate with external laboratories and certification bodies, and support testing audits.