Supplier Quality Engineering Manager – Material Ship Direct, Balance of Plant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Taiwan.

📋 Description

• Lead the NDT/NDE initiatives for the regional Material Ship Direct and Balance of Plant Supplier Quality team.

• Create, review, approve, and execute NDT/NDE procedures and techniques.

• Enhance team capabilities by identifying skill deficiencies and mentoring Level I and II NDT personnel.

• Oversee supplier qualification and quality inspections throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Manage supplier onboarding, audits, qualifications, Factory Acceptance Tests, Pre-Shipment Inspections, surveillance audits, and final shipment release approvals.

• Spearhead systematic problem-solving efforts at top non-compliant suppliers.

• Investigate nonconformities and conduct Root Cause Analysis and Root Cause Investigations.

• Handle Supplier Deviation Requests and Non-Conformance Reports.

• Enforce corrective and preventive actions.

• Evaluate supplier NDT systems in accordance with GE Vernova, ASME, AWS, ASTM, ISO, and ASNT standards.

• Prepare Quality Documentation, Quality Control Plans, and Inspection and Test Plans.

• Assist suppliers in maintaining effective Process Failure Mode & Effects Analyses.

• Support regional NDT audit initiatives and lessons-learned frameworks.

• Standardize work processes across regions and commodities.

• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Engineering, and Project Quality teams.

• Provide technical insights for tender evaluations and the onboarding of new suppliers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or Quality Engineering, or equivalent professional experience in a related engineering field.

• ASNT Level III or ISO 9712 Level III certification in relevant NDT methods.

• Preferred to have at least 2 Level III methods.

• Extensive experience in the development and approval of NDT procedures, personnel qualification, supplier auditing, and technical assessments.

• Strong familiarity with ASME Section V, Section VIII Div. 1 & 2, B31.1, AWS D1.1, ASTM, and ISO standards.

• Willingness and capability to travel up to 50% of the working time, primarily within the APAC region.

• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

• Experience in a complex, multi-site, global manufacturing organization is preferred.

• Background in supplier quality within Power or heavy industrial manufacturing settings is preferred.

• Familiarity with FMEA, 8D, and problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Diverse and competitive benefits based on employment status and national regulations.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Programs that promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

• Ongoing on-the-job learning and development opportunities.

• Potential for career advancement.