Senior Projects Quality Engineer - Oil & Gas

DNV Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Group in the Indiana/Greater Chicago area seeks a Projects Quality Engineer to provide end‑to‑end quality assurance across engineering, procurement, supplier manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities on refinery projects.

You will lead risk‑based quality planning, oversee supplier quality execution, review ITPs and vendor documents, manage NCRs, and support Mechanical Completion and System Handover with field quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for supplier surveillance or site support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inspection and surveillance strategies aligned to ITPs, POQRs, equipment criticality, and project risk.
• Coordinate and oversee third‑party inspection service providers in accordance with GFH requirements.
• Review inspection reports, NCRs, and corrective actions; drive closure and escalation as needed.
• Support Mechanical Completion (MC) and System Handover (SH) activities, including punch list management and turnover verification.
• Provide quality guidance to contractors and project teams to prevent repeat defects.

Skills

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

DNV Group in the Indiana/Greater Chicago area seeks a Projects Quality Engineer to provide end‑to‑end quality assurance across engineering, procurement, supplier manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities on refinery projects.

You will lead risk‑based quality planning, oversee supplier quality execution, review ITPs and vendor documents, manage NCRs, and support Mechanical Completion and System Handover with field quality assurance and continuous improvement.