Marine Project Quality Manager

Siemens Energy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Flexible benefits portal

Pension scheme

Career development

Work on pioneering projects

Job summary

Siemens Energy is recruiting a Marine Project Quality Manager to lead the Marine Quality Team within the UK & Ireland Service Operations, ensuring project momentum and adherence to quality standards across marine contracts.

You will oversee customer-facing quality governance, drive supplier performance, and manage non-conformances while upholding ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in an Engineering-related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience leading a technical or quality-focused team.
• Demonstrable experience as a subject matter expert in Quality Management Systems within a manufacturing, service, or project-based industry.
• Proficiency in digital technologies and common business software, including IT and reporting applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop the Marine Quality Team, including Quality Engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers, and Project Certification Engineers.
• Oversee the Field Quality team to ensure effective on-site quality assurance and process adherence.
• Allocate work, monitor team performance against KPIs, and manage the team’s budget and costs.
• Promote a culture of well-being and Zero Harm within the quality teams, providing necessary support to achieve business aspirations.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative for all quality-related matters throughout the lifecycle of marine contracts.
• Ensure full compliance with all contractual quality requirements, industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001), and regulatory specifications.
• Manage the non-conformance process, ensuring that all product and process deviations are recorded, investigated through root cause analysis, and resolved.
• Oversee the creation, review, and delivery of all project-related quality documentation to meet contractual obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Marine team to develop and implement more efficient quality systems and processes.
• Conduct and manage internal audits to monitor procedural compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Interface with suppliers to manage performance, resolve quality issues, and ensure their adherence to Siemens Energy’s quality standards.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics to report on the effectiveness of quality processes and systems.

Skills

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Supplier Performance

Root Cause Analysis

Internal Auditing

ISO 9001

Process Management

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Education

Higher National Diploma in Engineering

Job description

A Snapshot of your day

Siemens Energy is seeking a dedicated Marine Project Quality Manager to ensure business continuity within the UK & Ireland Service Operations. This role is essential for managing the marine and field quality teams, maintaining project momentum, and upholding quality standards following an internal transfer. The Marine Project Quality Manager role is structured around three core areas: Team Leadership & Development, Project Quality & Contractual Compliance, and Supplier & Process Quality Improvement. This approach guarantees direct management of the quality teams, adherence to client and regulatory standards for marine contracts, and drives the evolution of our quality systems.

Siemens Energy is seeking a dedicated Marine Project Quality Manager to ensure business continuity within the UK & Ireland Service Operations. This role is essential for managing the marine and field quality teams, maintaining project momentum, and upholding quality standards following an internal transfer. The Marine Project Quality Manager role is structured around three core areas: Team Leadership & Development, Project Quality & Contractual Compliance, and Supplier & Process Quality Improvement. This approach guarantees direct management of the quality teams, adherence to client and regulatory standards for marine contracts, and drives the evolution of our quality systems.

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience leading engineering or quality teams in a project-based environment. A strong background in Quality Management Systems, coupled with demonstrable experience in customer and supplier relations, is critical for success in this specialist professional position.

How you'll make a difference

• Manage, coach, and develop the Marine Quality Team, including Quality Engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers, and Project Certification Engineers
• Oversee the Field Quality team to ensure effective on-site quality assurance and process adherence
• Allocate work, monitor team performance against KPIs, and manage the team’s budget and costs
• Promote a culture of well-being and Zero Harm within the quality teams, providing necessary support to achieve business aspirations
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative for all quality-related matters throughout the lifecycle of marine contracts
• Ensure full compliance with all contractual quality requirements, industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001), and regulatory specifications
• Manage the non-conformance process, ensuring that all product and process deviations are recorded, investigated through root cause analysis, and resolved
• Oversee the creation, review, and delivery of all project-related quality documentation to meet contractual obligations

Supplier and Process Quality Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Marine team to develop and implement more efficient quality systems and processes
• Conduct and manage internal audits to monitor procedural compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Interface with suppliers to manage performance, resolve quality issues, and ensure their adherence to Siemens Energy’s quality standards
• Develop and monitor performance metrics to report on the effectiveness of quality processes and systems

What you bring

• Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in an Engineering-related discipline
• A minimum of 2 years of experience leading a technical or quality-focused team
• Demonstrable experience as a subject matter expert in Quality Management Systems within a manufacturing, service, or project-based industry
• Proficiency in digital technologies and common business software, including IT and reporting applications

Skills

• Quality Management
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Supplier Performance Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Internal Auditing
• ISO 9000 Series
• Process and Project Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Process Improvement
• Workflow Management
• Leadership and Behavioral Skills
• Team Management
• Customer Interface
• Influencing Skills
• Analytical Skills

About The Team

Join us at Siemens Energy and be part of a team that is committed to delivering excellence in quality management within the marine sector. Your expertise will help us drive innovation and maintain the highest standards in our operations.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal, including private medical cover and cycle-to-work schemes.
• A class-leading adjustable pension scheme.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• The chance to work on pioneering projects shaping the future of energy

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