Quality Engineer

International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal IRIS audits in accordance with ISO 22163 and ISO 9001 standards.
  
• Use the IRIS Audit Tool and Portal for accurate audit execution and documentation.
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Quality Management Systems using a process-based, risk-driven approach.
  
• Review and assess compliance with railway-specific requirements, including operational and regulatory standards.
  
• Identify, document, and classify non-conformities; support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  
• Deliver clear and concise audit findings and reports to relevant stakeholders.
  
• Monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely closure of audit issues and drive continuous improvement.
  
• Liaise with external auditors and support third-party IRIS certification or surveillance audits.
  
• Train and guide internal teams on IRIS requirements, audit readiness, and QMS best practices.
  
• Analyze IRIS performance levels and contribute to achieving higher ratings (e.g., Silver, Gold).
  
• Keep updated with industry changes, IRIS portal updates, and evolving regulatory requirements.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Management, or related field.
  
• Minimum [X] years of experience in Quality Management or IRIS auditing within the railway or industrial manufacturing sector.
  
• Strong knowledge of

  ISO 9001

  and

  ISO 22163

  (IRIS Standard).
• Proven experience in

  conducting IRIS audits

  , including audit planning, execution, and reporting.
• Proficiency with

  audit techniques

  such as interviewing, observation, and document review.
• Familiarity with the

  IRIS Audit Tool

  and

  IRIS Portal

  usage.
• Experience in

  non-conformance management

  and

  CAPA processes

  .
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
  
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to

  continuous improvement

  .

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.
  
• IRIS Auditor Certification (if applicable or preferred).
  
• Six Sigma or Lean certification (optional but beneficial).