Fahad Alqwaiz
Dhahran
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Quality Engineer with extensive experience in maintenance, project management, and quality control. I am eager to contribute my expertise in ensuring product excellence and operational efficiency to your esteemed organisation. My passion for continuous improvement and commitment to delivering high-quality results align perfectly with your organization's goals. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and drive success together.
Overview
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Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Saudi Aramco Inspection Representative
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
08.2025 - Current
- Acted as the central quality authority for all procurement, engineering, and construction teams within the project, providing critical guidance and decisions.
- Ensured strict adherence to Aramco standards (SAES, SAIP), Material System Specifications (SAMSS), and international codes like ASME, API, and ASTM.
- Led material procurement quality assurance for several SA Projects, overseeing all quality control activities for procured materials, from initial vendor selection to final delivery, ensuring 100% compliance with all project specifications.
- Reviewed, commented on, and approved Material Requisitions (MRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) prior they were placed with suppliers to ensure all quality clauses were correct and adderesed properly.
- Issued and managed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for any quality deviations, leading root cause analysis and implementing robust Corrective and Preventive Actions with the vendor.
Quality Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Develop and implement Quality Management Systems (QMS) (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, etc.).
- Conduct inspections, audits, and testing to ensure product compliance.
- Identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Analyze defect trends using statistical tools (SPC, Pareto charts, Fishbone diagrams).
- Optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality and reduce waste.
- Investigate non-conformances, defects, and customer complaints.
- Lead 8D, 5 Whys, or CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) processes.
- Implement solutions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
- Ensure adherence to SA Standards and International industry standards (FDA, ISO, ANSI, ASTM, etc.).
- Facilitated internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T for manufacturability.
- Use statistical tools (Minitab, Excel, Power BI) to analyze quality data.
- Generate quality performance reports (KPIs, defect rates, PPM).
- Present findings to management and recommend improvements.
- Develop work instructions and quality control plans.
- Conduct Risk Assessments (PFMEA, Control Plans).
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Resolved customer quality concerns, enhancing satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships.
- Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Procurement) to resolve issues.
- Served as Quality Engineer for Project Inspection Engineering Unit (PIEU), providing coverage and support during a transitional period.
Quality Control Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Lead root cause analysis for vendor-related failures or defects.
- Implement corrective actions with vendors.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams to address non-conformities.
- Monitored vendor quality control processes and inspection reports to ensure adherence to quality expectations.
- Ensure vendors adhere to industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, ISO).
- Evaluate and qualify vendors based on technical capabilities, quality standards, and compliance.
- Identify potential risks in vendor-supplied components/materials.
- Identify opportunities for vendor performance improvement.
- Maintain records of vendor communications, approvals, and test reports.
Project Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Ras Tanura
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked as an inspection engineer supporting the pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup of Isomerization, Naphtha Hydrotreater, and Continuous Catalytic Reformer process units in the Clean Fuels Project in Ras Tanura Refinery (RTR) which will support the company’s corporate objective to conduct activities in an environmentally responsible manner by upgrading the existing diesel and gasoline products at both the RTR and RTT.
Maintenance Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Riyadh
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on critical refinery equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and piping systems, ensuring high reliability and compliance with safety standards.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for equipment failures in the Diesel Hydrotreater Unit, reducing unplanned outages by 20% through root cause analysis (RCA) and proactive maintenance strategies.
- Improved maintenance efficiency by implementing predictive monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, IR thermography), extending equipment lifespan and reducing reactive repair costs by 15%.
- Played a key role in refinery-wide shutdown planning, collaborating with project teams to schedule maintenance activities, allocate resources, and minimize downtime during the total refinery turnaround (TAR).
- Conducted regular plant inspections with senior management, identifying operational risks and implementing corrective actions to ensure safe and uninterrupted refinery operations.
- Achieved $350K in annual cost avoidance by renegotiating and modifying long-term contracts for hydro jetting cleaning services, optimizing vendor performance while reducing expenditure.
- Ensured strict adherence to OSHA, API, and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards, maintaining a zero Lost-Time Injury (LTI) record throughout the tenure.
Quality Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Achieved ISO certification, enhancing company credibility and trust
- Drove continuous improvement culture, fostering innovation and excellence
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements
- Developed training programs, elevating team skills and performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Purdue University
Indianapolis01-2017
Skills
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing
- Auditing
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Testing & Validation Methods
- Risk assessment
- Project Management
- Vendor management
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
Certification
- ISO 9001
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Cathodic Protection - NACE
- ISO 27001
- OSHA
- Lean Six Sigma
- Global Leadership
- Circular Economy
- Supply Chain Logistics
Accomplishments
- Played a key role to support the department to achieve a world class recognition by obtaining a 6 star for European Foundation for Quality Management.
- Support the division to obtain the excellency level for operation excellence during my coverage for the division as operation excellence rep.
Languages
Arabic
English
References
Reference available upon request
Timeline
Saudi Aramco Inspection Representative
Saudi Aramco
08.2025 - Current
Quality Engineer
Saudi Aramco
01.2022 - 07.2025
Quality Control Engineer
Saudi Aramco
01.2021 - 12.2021
Project Engineer
Saudi Aramco
01.2020 - 12.2020
Maintenance Engineer
Saudi Aramco
01.2019 - 12.2019
Quality Engineer
Saudi Aramco
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Purdue University