The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer leads supplier quality assurance activities for turbomachinery products, including gas and steam turbines and their auxiliaries. This role is responsible for ensuring that supplier manufacturing and quality systems meet stringent industry standards (API 611, API 612, ISO 9001), customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The position provides technical leadership in supplier audits, quality risk management, nonconformance resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and implement supplier quality strategies for rotating equipment and turbomachinery components.
Lead supplier qualification, requalification, and performance improvement programs.
Champion adherence to API 611, API 612, ISO 9001, ASME, NACE, AWS, and other relevant standards across the supply chain.
Provide expert guidance on interpreting complex technical documents including fabrication drawings, welding procedures, inspection plans, and material certifications.
Plan, lead, and execute detailed supplier quality audits and assessments globally, including manufacturing process reviews and system audits.
Identify systemic issues and opportunities for supplier capability enhancements.
Drive root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and containment for supplier nonconformances.
Assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier quality, delivery, and compliance impacting project schedules and operational reliability.
Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, project management, and operations to ensure quality objectives align with overall business goals.
Prepare comprehensive quality reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and clients.
Lead initiatives for process improvements, quality metrics enhancement, and supplier development programs.
Promote best practices and emerging technologies in supplier quality assurance.
Strategic oversight of supplier quality for gas and steam turbines and rotating equipment
Compliance with API 611/612, ISO 9001, and client-specific quality requirements
Global supplier audit leadership and supplier development
Risk assessment and mitigation in supplier quality processes
Nonconformance management and CAPA ownership
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience: 10+ years in supplier quality engineering, with at least 5 years in turbomachinery or heavy rotating equipment
Technical Expertise:
Deep knowledge of API 611/612 standards, welding codes (AWS), NDT methods, and material traceability
Experience managing supplier audits, quality system assessments, and technical dispute resolution
Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving supplier quality improvement