Back to jobsQualify, assess, and continuously monitor suppliers of critical hydro components (runnerblades, wicket gates, generator windings, shafts, flanges, seals, instrumentation, and etc.).
Conduct supplier audits (QMS, process, and product) at manufacturing facilities worldwide,including gap assessments against ISO 9001 and sector-specific standards.
Define, develop and enforce project and Supplier Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs),and First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements.
Evaluate and approve supplier quality documentation packages: material certifications, NDT reports, dimensional reports, weld procedures, and related records.
Track and drive closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and monitor supplier quality KPIs.
Act as Quality focal point for assigned hydro projects from contract award through equipment commissioning.
Review and approve Project Quality Plans and quality deliverables in alignment with contract requirements and applicable standards (IEC, ASME, EN, ISO).
Coordinate and witness Third-Party Inspections (TPI) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at supplier and manufacturing facilities.
Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), deviation requests, and waivers; evaluate technical impact and ensure proper disposition and root cause analysis.
Interface directly with customers and their representatives on quality-related matters, including site inspections and quality hold points.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Division Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001 and project-specific requirements.
Analyze quality data and trends; identify systemic issues and drive corrective action processes (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why).
Participate in design reviews and risk assessments (FMEA) to embed quality early in the product lifecycle.
Mentor junior quality engineers and contribute to training initiatives across the quality function.
Drive lessons learned processes and support resource and budget planning for the quality function.
Being the subject matter expert for special processes like welding, painting and high precision machining.
