What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Petroplan?
The Quality Engineer is responsible for managing the quality performance of assigned suppliers. Responsible for product / part qualifications. Tracks metrics & works on quality improvement plans addressing problem areas. Reviews & approves quality plans. Investigates quality escapes to provide root cause analysis & ensures effective corrective and preventive actions are taken.
Mentors suppliers in the application of quality requirements and tools.
Provides onsite support as needed.
Typical Work Schedule : 8Hrs Per Day, 5 days per week
Responsibilities and / or Tasks to be Performed :
Manage supplier qualifications to ensure that assigned suppliers are capable of producing material, and / or components that will consistently meet company Engineering drawing and specification requirements
Own the product / manufacturing process qualifications at the assigned suppliers and ensure the satisfactory closures within the timelines needed by the business.
New Supplier Evaluation / on boarding - Rigorously execute the supplier evaluation process, including quality & compliance audits / assessments to ensure that only appropriately qualified suppliers are taken through the process. Work with sourcing / commodity team to meet business objectives of new supplier addition.
Conduct surveillance audits to assure that suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems
Own SRG (Supplier Responsibility Governance) metrics for the assigned suppliers and conduct SRG audits per the region audit plan.
Conduct process capability statistical analysis to proactively identify issue trends
Manage supplier non-conformance and Supplier Deviation Request (SDR) activities. Owner of process and 1st technical interface with supplier and engineering
Perform robust Root Cause Analysis to solve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence
Be the technical focal point in coordinating sourcing, Design Engineering & Materials Engineering
functions while interfacing with suppliers.
Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements
Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure product / process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
Work closely with commercial, engineering and manufacturing teams to eliminate any barriers that may affect the quality and delivery of sourced components
Provide Sourcing Quality input to Engineering during product design reviews
Technical Requirements :
ASNT Level II or III certification in NDT
Well versed with industry technical standards and codes such as
from ASTM, ASME etc
ISO Lead auditor certified by 3rd party registrar or accepted internal company training / certification program
Certified RCA Leader or other proven expertise with formal problem solving (8D, 3 x 5 Why Analysis, Apollo, etc).
Experience in Lean methodology and its application
Experience in Power Generation equipment manufacturing industry.
Demonstrated proactive approach and issue ownership with process orientation.
Highly self-motivated.
Influencing Skills
Certified to lead Supplier Responsibility Guidelines programs for suppliers in “mandatory regions”
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (Technical Degree) - in Mechanical or Metallurgical
Engineering / Advanced Technical Degree.
Minimum 8-12 Years industry experience in Quality / Manufacturing / Supplier Development functions having hands-on experience in the manufacturing process and complexities of commodities such as raw materials, castings, forgings and machining.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Quality
Demonstrated technical aptitude and a passion for quality.
Strong background in interpretation of Engineering drawings / specifications, metrology, and manufacturing process planning / evaluation. Must understand GD&T and be able to lead technical design and manufacturing reviews with suppliers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in cross-functional team environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certified or equivalent (demonstrated experience) for company candidates. The competencies needed in improving supplier statistical capability, evaluating readiness to serve, including capacity verifications
Project Management skills
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice. Travel >
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