SPS QA/QC Lead Engineer - F/H

Arnest; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnest is seeking an SPS QA/QC Lead Engineer to coordinate all QA/QC activities across the SPS package for offshore, deepwater projects. You will report to the Package Manager and work with the Company Project Quality Manager to ensure QMS compliance and robust quality governance throughout engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Engineering, brings 15+ years of relevant deepwater experience, and has deep SPS knowledge, ISO 9001

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent) with extensive energy sector experience.
• At least 15 years in a similar deepwater oil project QA/QC role.
• Strong expertise in Subsea Production Systems (SPS) products and quality regimes.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Oversee full implementation of the Project QMS across the SPS package team and enforce contractual quality commitments (Contract Exhibit H).
• Supervise day-to-day contractor quality activities across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Service works.
• Review and approve the SPS Contractor’s Project Quality Plan, ITPs, and vendor/subcontractor quality documentation.
• Liaise with third-party inspection authorities and manage MRBs and certifications.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Fluent English

Fluent French

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

NDT/inspection processes

MRB/Quality Dossier

Job description

Are you passionate about energy and eager to contribute to large-scale projects? We have the opportunity you are looking for!

We are a fast-growing company in the energy sector, looking for a SPS QA/QC Lead Engineer - F/M to join our dynamic and innovative team. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects and contribute to building an efficient energy future.

Reporting directly to the Package Manager and working in close coordination with the Company Project Quality Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all QA/QC activities and supporting the team on quality matters across the SPS package:

Your main responsibilities will include:

Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance:

• Oversee full implementation of the Project QMS across the SPS package team and enforce contractual quality commitments (Contract Exhibit H).
• Ensure the SPS EPC and Service Contractor Quality Management Systems are fully developed, established, and maintained according to Company specifications, designs, and codes.
• Monitor and manage core ISO 9001 processes: quality audits, Non-Conformance (NC) management, corrective/preventive actions, KPI tracking, technical standards, and lessons learned

Contractor Supervision & Inspection Control:

• Supervise day-to-day Contractor quality activities and review/witness Inspectors' and Supervisors' activities across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Service works.
• Review and approve the SPS Contractor’s Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and all vendor/subcontractor quality documentation.
• Coordinate with local inspectors to monitor quality systems at manufacturing sites, fabrication yards, and key sub-vendor facilities.
• Identify gaps between standard contractor quality activities and project-specific requirements.

Certification, Quality Dossiers & Interface Management:

• Liaise with Third-Party Inspection and Certification authorities, guiding them on technical specifications, schedules, and locations.
• Produce, finalize, and distribute Quality Dossiers and Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs) with all required certifications promptly.
• Monitor, correct, and report on contractor working practices and deliverables.

HSE & Ethics:

• Demonstrate exemplary behavior regarding H3SE policies, rules, and training.
• Actively promote Company Ethics, Code of Conduct, and the Anti-Corruption Program. .

Candidate Profile

Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and passionate about the energy sector, this position is ideal for you if:

• You have at least 15 years of experience in a similar role within deepwater oil projects (EPCI in execution phase)
• Significant experience in a similar SPS QA/QC leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Subsea Production Systems (SPS) products, equipment, and their associated quality regimes.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, manufacturing quality control, NDT/inspection processes, and MRB/Quality Dossier compilation.
• Languages: Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken).