Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Overview

The Supplier Quality Control Engineer is responsible for ensuring Mitsubishi Power equipment and services meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements through the application of QA/QC principles. This role supports supplier quality management, manufacturing oversight, inspection execution, and compliance for power generation equipment including turbines, HRSGs, pressure vessels, and supporting mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply QA/QC principles to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality standards.

• Support the Mitsubishi Power Quality Management System (QMS) and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop project quality inspection budgets and monitor adherence.

• Participate in supplier qualification and cross-functional audits.

• Perform in-process and final inspections at supplier facilities for structural, mechanical, and electrical components.

• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action processes through closure and effectiveness verification.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive and corrective actions.

• Review technical procurement specifications to define and extract quality requirements.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards including ASME, ASTM, and welding codes.

• Develop quality specifications for mechanical and structural systems.

• Review supplier procedures for compliance with codes, standards, and contractual requirements.

• Collaborate with Global Sourcing to monitor supplier performance and procurement quality.

• Prepare and distribute inspection reports and quality documentation.

• Review inspection and test plans to ensure proper hold and witness points are included.

• Collect and review supplier quality records and maintain document control system entries.

• Support vendor interface activities aligned with project execution and division of responsibility requirements.

• Travel domestically and internationally (up to ~70%) to support audits and inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or related field required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or power generation industries.

• Strong understanding of quality systems and industry standards.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and perform inspection activities.

• Hands-on experience with inspection equipment and quality processes.

• Knowledge of welding technologies and codes (ASME, ASTM, CWB, etc.).

• Experience with supplier audits, inspections, and quality systems.

• Professional certifications such as CWI, CQE, or NDT preferred or ability to obtain.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation systems.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.