Position Title: Quality Intern
Role Type: Full Time- Permanent
Department: Quality
Reporting To: Supervisor / Quality Manager
Location: Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai, UAE
Industry: Primary Tobacco Processing (PMD)
Job Description:
The Quality Intern will assist the Quality Control team in ensuring that all tobacco products meet the highest quality standards. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, and regulatory compliance within the tobacco industry.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and automate, and execute regression testing using QTP.
- Participate in daily team discussions, drive bi-weekly stakeholder demos, and help managed team stories (using JIRA).
- Assist in the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Data Entry, Record keeping and maintaining the File.
- Making Production draft and quality measurement report
- Keeping quality lab and premises on well hygiene standard.
- Visit to the different production line and inspect the issue and report to the line manager.
- Sample collection and report preparation.
- Learn and apply the procedures for each task as per the instructions from the Line Manager
- Keeps workspace clean in accordance to housekeeping standards
- Performs other work as assigned by Line Manager / QA Supervisor
- Support quality administration staff for their request/job as when required
- Follow company health, safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards applicable to tobacco processing facilities.
- Use appropriate PPE while working in production and laboratory areas.
- Report unsafe conditions, quality deviations, or hazards to supervisors immediately.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the laboratory and production environment.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree / Diploma in related field
Experience Requirements:
- Previous internship or coursework in quality control or laboratory management is a plus.
- Functional knowledge and use of QA systems ( Equata, Vides, Quality reporting system, BO & Infosys)
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and data analysis software is an advantage.
Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of quality control procedures and inspection processes within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and reporting tools for data analysis and documentation.
- Understanding of documentation management and record-keeping practices in compliance-driven industries.
- Familiarity with QTP, JIRA, or other Quality Management Systems (QMS) is an added advantage.
- Basic understanding of hygiene, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
Key Competencies & Skills:
- Good attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a structured environment.
- Basic problem-solving and reporting skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
Working Environment:
- Factory and laboratory-based role within a tobacco processing facility.
- Exposure to production machinery, dust, noise, and manufacturing operations.