Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Apply QA/QC principles to ensure product and service quality meets customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support Mitsubishi Power Quality Management System (QMS) processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop project quality inspection budgets and manage adherence.
• Lead and perform supplier qualification audits, including development of audit programs and cross-functional assessments.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of materials and equipment (structural weldments, machined components, assemblies, electrical systems) at supplier locations.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action processes through resolution and effectiveness verification.
• Determine root cause analysis methodologies and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Review technical procurement specifications to extract and define quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards such as ASME, ASTM, and applicable welding and fabrication standards.
• Develop and maintain quality specifications for mechanical and structural systems.
• Review supplier procedures to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with Global Sourcing to monitor procurements and ensure quality criteria are met.
• Prepare, review, and distribute inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Review inspection and test plans to validate hold and witness points.
• Obtain and review supplier quality records and maintain documentation within the document control system.
• Support vendor interface activities and ensure compliance with division of responsibility requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to ~70%) to perform audits, inspections, and supplier evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or power generation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of power plant equipment including turbines, HRSGs, pressure vessels, and structural systems.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and inspection requirements.
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools and methods.
• Knowledge of welding technologies and standards (ASME, ASTM, CWB, etc.).
• Experience with supplier audits, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Professional certifications such as CWI, CQE, or NDT preferred or ability to obtain.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across global teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality/documentation systems.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.