Project Quality Manager

ANDRITZ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ Hydro Division seeks a Senior Supplier & Project Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification and project quality execution across global facilities and sites. You will ensure procured components and deliverables meet design specs, contractual requirements and ISO/IEC standards.

You will qualify suppliers, conduct QMS/audit assessments, develop and enforce Supplier Quality Plans, ITPs and FAI, track SCARs, review NCRs, and support FATs/NDT activities while mentoring junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical/metallurgical engineering or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive quality engineering experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, hydropower, turbomachinery, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, assess, and monitor suppliers of critical hydro components.
• Conduct supplier audits (QMS, process, product) at facilities worldwide.
• Define and enforce Project Quality Plans, ITPs, and First Article Inspections.
• Evaluate supplier quality documentation: certifications, NDT reports, weld procedures.
• Track and close SCARs, monitor supplier KPI performance.
• Interface with customers on quality-related matters and site inspections.
• Coordinate Third-Party Inspections (TPI) and FATs; manage NCRs and deviations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to training and lessons learned.

Skills

Supplier quality mgmt

8D/Root cause analysis

Ishikawa/5-Why

NDT & GD&T knowledge

QA planning & ITPs

FMEA/risk assessment

Audits & QMS

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Supplier & Project Quality Engineer to join our Hydro Division, working across supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and project locations. This role serves as the quality focal point for both supplier qualification and full project execution — ensuring that all procured components and project quality deliverables meet design specifications, contractual requirements, and our stringent quality standards throughout the lifecycle of our equipment.

• Qualify, assess, and continuously monitor suppliers of critical hydro components (runner blades, wicket gates, generator windings, shafts, flanges, seals, instrumentation, etc.).
• Conduct supplier audits (QMS, process, and product) at manufacturing facilities worldwide, including gap assessments against ISO 9001 and sector-specific standards.
• Define, develop and enforce project and Supplier Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements.
• Evaluate and approve supplier quality documentation packages: material certifications, NDTreports, dimensional reports, weld procedures, and related records.
• Track and drive closure of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and monitor supplierquality KPIs.
• Act as Quality focal point for assigned hydro projects from contract award through equipmentcommissioning.
• Review and approve Project Quality Plans and quality deliverables in alignment with contractrequirements and applicable standards (IEC, ASME, EN, ISO).
• Coordinate and witness Third-Party Inspections (TPI) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) atsupplier and manufacturing facilities.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), deviation requests, and waivers; evaluate technicalimpact and ensure proper disposition and root cause analysis.
• Interface directly with customers and their representatives on quality-related matters,including site inspections and quality hold points.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Division Quality Management Systemin compliance with ISO 9001 and project-specific requirements.
• Analyze quality data and trends; identify systemic issues and drive corrective action processes(8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why).
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments (FMEA) to embed quality early in theproduct lifecycle.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and contribute to training initiatives across the qualityfunction.
• Drive lessons learned processes and support resource and budget planning for the qualityfunction.
• Being the subject matter expert for special processes like welding, painting and high precisionmachining.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of progressive quality engineering experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, hydropower, power generation, turbomachinery, oil & gas, nuclear, or aerospace preferred.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites and project facilities worldwide (up to 40%).

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of relevant standards: ISO 9001, IEC 60034, IEC 60041, ASME, EN 1090, ASTM.
• Subject Matter Expert in Fabrication, Machining & Heavy Mechanical/Electrical Assembly.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier quality management, including global supply chain auditing and corrective action management (SCAR, 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why).
• Good understanding of large rotating equipment, pressure vessels, castings, forgings, and high voltage electrical equipment.
• Good understanding of Quality Inspection, GD&T measurement, NDT techniques (UT, MT, PT), weld inspection, and dimensional verification.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; able to work constructively with suppliers, customers, and multidisciplinary project teams across cultures and time zones.
• Strong technical writing skills — ability to produce clear quality plans, inspection procedures, and NCR dispositions.
• Strong soft skills include leadership, analytical thinking, critical problem-solving, time management, autonomy, and resilience.
• Self-starter

Assets

• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or NDT Level II/III certification is an asset.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an asset.