Quality Leader

Laveer Engineering; Orsay; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Attractive remuneration

Lunch vouchers

Transportation allowance

Work-from-home allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Westinghouse Electric Company is looking for a Quality Leader to manage Quality aspects of the ITER project in Orsay, France. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with all Quality requirements and lead a team to achieve high standards.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Quality and excellent communication skills in both English and French. Benefits include attractive remuneration, lunch vouchers, and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Fluent in French, excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience working in international project environments.

Responsabilités

• Ensures compliance with all Quality aspects of services delivered within the ITER project.
• Works closely with the project manager to prevent incidents and analyze any that occur.
• Has authority to stop activities in case of risk or non-compliance.

Connaissances

Excellent command of English

Fluent in French

Experience in cause analysis

Ability to manage pressure

Formation

Master’s degree or equivalent in Quality

Description du poste

Requisition Number: 29087

Company: W Electrique France SAS

Location: Orsay, FR

About The Project – ITER & Westinghouse’s Role

ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) is a landmark international collaboration aiming to prove the viability of nuclear fusion as a sustainable and carbon-free energy source. Located in Southern France, ITER brings together 35 countries to build the world’s largest tokamak fusion reactor.

Westinghouse Electric Company Has Been Awarded a Major Contract For The Sectors Welding (SW) Of The ITER Vacuum Vessel (VV), a Critical Component Of The Fusion Reactor. This Involves

• Welding together nine massive sectors of the VV using advanced TIG techniques.
• Mechanized and manual welding operations, including robotic arms and milling.
• Rigorous quality control and non-destructive testing (VT, PT, LT, RT, UT).
• Strict adherence to cleanliness, safety, and radiation protection standards.

General Mission

The ITER Quality Leader implements policies and develops practices aimed at identifying and mitigating conditions adverse to quality at the workplace and in external environments.

Key Activities

• Monitors Quality aspects of site activities (maintenance, inspection, construction).
• Coordinates Quality personnel, defines objectives, and ensures performance meets site needs.
• Investigates incidents with stakeholders to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Implements corrective and improvement actions in the Quality domain.
• Provides training and performs inspections to ensure compliance with Westinghouse, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains relationships with external stakeholders affected by Quality performance.

Responsibilities and Scope of Action

• Ensures compliance with all Quality aspects of services delivered within the ITER project.
• Works closely with the project manager to prevent incidents and analyze any that occur.
• Operates autonomously, reporting critical issues during weekly reviews.
• Has authority to stop activities in case of risk or non-compliance.
• Synthesizes information and coordinates Quality actions, contributing to performance improvement.
• Provides expertise and recommendations in specific Quality areas, including training.

Quality Leadership Missions

• Leading their team and working with the project team, client representatives, authorities, and subcontractors.
• Participate in project meetings, reporting within their domain, and communicating with partners.
• Prepare site activities in advance and finalizing end-of-project documentation with the Site Quality and HSE Manager, and project partners.
• Ensure their team has the necessary skills and resources, and taking action to develop competencies or provide tools when needed.
• Manage team schedules and resolving conflicts due to overlapping projects, absences, or training needs.
• Coach team members, strengthening positive behaviors, and reporting observations to relevant managers.

Language Skills & International Experience

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written) is necessary for this role.
• Fluent in French, excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience working in international project environments is highly valued.
• Capacity to adapt communication styles across cultural and organizational contexts.

Working Relationships

• Hierarchical: Reports to the Westinghouse Site Quality and HSE Manager.
• Functional: Integrated into the project team, works with Project and Intervention Managers.
• External: Main contact for client Quality services; interfaces with the Authorized Notified Bodies, subcontractors, and other third parties.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Engineer (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Quality.
• Certifications and authorizations relevant to the activity.
• Excellent knowledge of Quality standards and laws, especially the requirements associated with the French “INB Order” of 7 February 2012.
• Experience in cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Ability to manage pressure and communicate effectively with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of services and techniques relevant to the assignment.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Lunch vouchers
• Transportation allowanceWork-from-home allowance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Community service events and other team-building activities.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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