Senior Project Quality Engineer – Global Supplier QA

ANDRITZ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a Senior Supplier & Project Quality Engineer to oversee quality across supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and project locations. You will ensure procured components meet design specs and contractual requirements while leading audits, ITPs, FAI, SCARs, and NCR resolutions.

Responsibilities include reviewing project quality plans, supporting TPI and FAT activities, and driving root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Travel up to 40% to global sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive quality engineering experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, hydropower, aerospace, or related fields.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites and project facilities worldwide up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, assess, and monitor suppliers of critical hydro components.
• Conduct supplier audits (QMS, process, product) at manufacturing facilities worldwide.
• Define and enforce Project Quality Plans, ITPs, and FAI requirements.
• Evaluate and approve supplier quality documentation packages (certificates, NDT reports, weld procedures).
• Track and drive closure of SCARs and monitor supplier quality KPIs.
• Act as Quality focal point for assigned hydro projects from contract award to commissioning.
• Review and approve Project Quality Plans and quality deliverables per standards.
• Coordinate and witness Third-Party Inspections (TPI) and FATs at supplier sites.
• Manage NCRs, deviation requests, and waivers; perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Supplier QA

Audits

Quality planning

8D problem solving

Leadership

NDT knowledge

GD&T expertise

Excellent communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NDT methods

Job description

ANDRITZ is seeking a Senior Supplier & Project Quality Engineer to oversee quality across supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and project locations. You will ensure procured components meet design specs and contractual requirements while leading audits, ITPs, FAI, SCARs, and NCR resolutions.

Responsibilities include reviewing project quality plans, supporting TPI and FAT activities, and driving root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Travel up to 40% to global sites is expected.