Principal Quality Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Santiago; Hybrid; CLP 88,757,000 - 128,205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Fluor Constructors in Santiago, Chile seeks a technical authority in Quality with extensive engineering background and 20 years of experience to oversee project-wide Quality activities. You will lead audits, ensure compliance with client, regulatory and company standards, and supervise the Quality team across major projects.

The role may serve as Office Quality Manager and requires strong communication, planning, and decision-making skills to influence regional quality policies and deliver

Qualifications

• Accredited four (4) year degree in engineering and substantial work experience.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences including management, clients and contractors.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and national guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project Quality Manager on large projects, when required.
• Develop and implement an orientation program for project teams on Quality requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules, discipline activity plans and audit reports with corrective actions.
• Provide supervision and administrative direction to direct reports and teams.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audit management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional engineering registration

Auditor certification

Job description

At Fluor Constructors, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

This position is a technical authority and possesses specialized skills and knowledge to handle the challenges and complexities of the business line or project Quality activities. This role oversees technical Quality (i.e., adherence to client, regulatory agency, and company requirements), is involved in Integrated Quality leadership across all Quality disciplines, performs administrative functions (i.e., budgeting, forecasting, staffing, etc.), and helps to maintain harmonious client relations. This position may serve as the Office Quality Manager for Major Execution Office offices, if necessary.

• Communicate effectively at all levels and contribute ideas that stimulate positive direction of regional or business line personnel
• Employ decision‑making authority and recommendations that have a significant impact on regional or business line Quality policies and programs
• Serve as the project Quality Manager on large projects, if necessary
• Prepare project audit schedules, discipline activity plans for the Quality function, and audit reports (internal and external), noting non‑conformances and verifying effective corrective action
• Provide technical and general supervision and administrative direction to direct reports
• Assist in developing an orientation program to ensure that the project teams are familiar with the requirements of the Project Quality Plan; including other Quality matters, if required
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and twenty (20) years of work‑related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering/technical preferred
• Advanced degree in engineering discipline/technical field, or administration area preferred
• Professional engineering registration preferred
• Auditor certification by outside agency (e.g., Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB), American Society for Quality (ASQ), International Quality Associates (IQA), etc.) preferred
• Internal Lead Auditor certification required
• Twenty (20) years of related Quality/project experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good leadership and decision‑making skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor Constructors is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid‑point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications, and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.