Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description SummaryExperienced Supplier Quality Engineer role focused on managing vendor qualification, audits, non-conformance resolution, and continuous improvement for service providers supporting power plant maintenance projects across Europe. Requires strong technical knowledge of repair/manufacturing processes, multilingual communication skills (French, English, Arabic), and the ability to autonomously lead supplier quality initiatives in an international environment with up to 50% travel.Job DescriptionWhat will you do:Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development.Plan, develop and execute vendor qualifications from request validation, planning, team set up, through kick-off meeting with internal stakeholder, and external stakeholders, following service delivery to concluding and documentingManage NCRs and lead RCI and RCA activities related to vendors. Develop improvement action plans and follow up at vendor.Develop vendor surveillance audit plans and execute them on-time.Monitor vendor performance and serve as go to person for Supplier Quality within the assigned regionAssess and develop key vendors towards industrial standards of excellence.Developing specialized depth and breadth of expertise in Supplier Quality and Field Services.What will you bring:Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Maintenance or Field ServicesProven knowledge of several manufacturing or repair processesStrong oral and written communication skills in French, English and Arabic.Willingness to travel up to 50% of time internationallyDriving license requiredWhat will make you standout:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university or collegeHave a good level of technical understanding of repair and/or maintenance processesStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsProven success in managing vendors / contractors in an international environmentDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems utilizing Lean toolsAbility to lead small projects independently with moderate risks and resource requirements. Ability to plan, execute and document projectsWorking within broad guidelines and policies with autonomy, requiring high levels of evaluative judgmentGood level of digital skills (e.g. basic data analysis skill in Excel, experience in workflow driven IT systems, confident use of web-based applications, generative AI tools)Knowledge of power plant sub-systems and related specification, or similar industries’ special processesDeveloping persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within fieldInternational Welding Engineer qualificationNDT Level II certificationAuditor certification