Lead Quality Auditor

Bechtel•Town of Clay, NY

1d•$119,800 - $182,700•Onsite

About The Position

In this role on a major semiconductor construction project, you will lead the implementation and audit activities of the project quality program. You will review and identify applicable contract quality requirements, report new or revised regulatory requirements, monitor non-conforming conditions, and determine the sufficiency of identified and completed corrective actions. Your quality assurance actions and recommendations will support the resolution of quality issues and mitigate quality performance risks.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 assessment requirements
Demonstrated extensive experience in leading assessments and supervising teams throughout their full project life cycle
Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance Requirements, and their application to construction, engineering, acquisition services, supplier quality, materials management, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated proficiency in implementation and management of quality assurance programs
Demonstrated knowledge of EPC industry application of quality assurance standards
Knowledge of advanced techniques for assessment, event investigation, cause analysis, human performance, and corrective action
Proven record of senior level interface management, including interfacing with project manager, and senior customer quality representatives
Demonstrated knowledge of design, procurement, construction, start-up, commissioning, and operations
Demonstrated knowledge of current construction industry trends, innovations, and regulatory quality requirements for industry
Successful track record of leading teams in complex environments
Integrated Lead Auditor certification from an accredited body
Previous experience in development and maintenance of quality assurance programs related to the construction of industrial facilities
Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.

Responsibilities

Performs the role of Lead Quality Auditor for a project
Supervises and leads audit teams throughout the project life cycle
Reviews, reports, and assures compliance with project contract quality requirements, procedures, manuals, and design requirements
Prepare annual project Audit Schedule
Prepares and/or supervises development of Audit reports
Prepares and completes quality audit plans, checklists, and supervises and conducts quality audits of project quality programs, plans, and procedures including, as needed, pre-award assessments of potential suppliers and subcontractors, as a prospective lead auditor or a qualified lead auditor
Assesses and monitors all Functions on project, including project management, engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, commissioning, and startup
Reviews and monitors nonconforming conditions and associated corrective actions to ensure quality program compliance
Prepares and reviews quality procedures and plans for issuance in accordance with approved processes
Provides input into the development of standardized metrics and responds to engineering, construction, procurement, and others who request guidance on implementation of quality requirements
Represents the project during quality assurance audits conducted by the client, management, or regulatory agencies
Identifies quality problems, initiates documented action and verifies implementation of solutions
Prepare reports on the effectiveness of the quality program/plan implementation
Supervises and participates in the project auditing and monitoring program to verify the effectiveness of the project quality management system (QMS)
Ensures Quality Audit Team members are adequately trained and certified
Reviews project schedules for quality related activities to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project quality plan requirements
Assigns work to and directs the activities of assigned quality personnel.