Project Quality Manager

Job Purpose

Independently manages SPS (Subsea Production System) product/project quality involving Subsea Trees (XT), Controls, Manifolds, SDU, Umbilicals, Flexbiles (SURF), etc…for the iEPCIC/EPC/Hardware-Supply Subsea projects. Ensures that the necessary Quality Management System processes are established and implemented on site in accordance with Group standards (GPS, GGL, GBPMS) and QMS standards (ISO 9001, ISO 29001). Implements and monitors the quality management system in a large Subsea project involving construction/installation site/offshore, home-office operations, ensuring pro-active quality support to meet Client and quality requirements.

Job Description

1. Ensures the project, product and/or process quality to comply with internal & customer requirements and ensures alignment with other applicable industry standards and regulations. Develops, implements and mantains Project Quality Management systems. Promotes and assists in the continuous improvement of the quality systems. 
2. Develops procedures and specifications and ensures their implementation and verification.  
3. Oversees the implementation and effective deployment of process and procedure changes. 
4. Promotes Quality Culture. Responsible for quality processes management and implementation according to standards and regulations. 
5. Ensures proper implementation of criticality rating system and surveillance for procured items.  
6. Helps in defining sites/ projects objectives and metrics (KPI), ensures reporting is in place, analyzes performance, proposes corrective or improvement actions and reports. 
7. Leads, develops, and implements project-wide system audits (covering site, offshore, home office operations, departments, supplier & subcontractor facilities) and quality plans, as validated by the line / project quality manager / project manager. 
8. Maintains strong relationships with the Client quality representatives to report progress and handle inquiries and issues.
9. Promotes a Quality culture on the project/ site, ensuring implementation of best practices and continuous improvement of quality standards and systems. 
10. Participates actively in the risk assessment workshops on the project. 
11. Implements an effective corrective and preventive action system and tracks closure of NCRs and waiver requests. 
12. Assists in the definition of project objectives and metrics (KPI), analyzes performance, proposes corrective actions. 
13. Leads or participates in Problem solving investigations, Root Cause Analysis to resolve quality issues. 
14. Facilitates the feedback process throughout the construction phase and may assist in the development and approval of site procedures, QCP’s and ITP’s. 
15. Cascades updates to the local management on QMS developments of local/corporate/industry standards.

You are meant for this job if:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline. 
2. Min. 15-20 years of experience in Project Quality Management (Subsea projects). Experience between 12-15 years could be considered for Senior Quality Engineer based upon review/assessment on a case-to-case basis. 
3. Must have an IRCA recognized five-days ISO Lead QMS Auditor certification in ISO 9001 (latest version).  
4. Must have experience in Project / Product Quality Management of Subsea Trees, Controls, Manifolds, Flexibles, Umbilicals, Control Systems, etc…. in Subsea projects. 
5. Preferred to have working knowledge and experience in using SAP. 
6. Working knowledge of Welding, NDT, Fabrication processes, Industry standards (such as API 6A, API 17D, API 17J, API 17E, ISO 9001 / 29001 / 19011 / 10005 / 10006 / 10473 / 17000, etc...). 
7. Fluent in oral, written English. 
8. Preferred – formal training on Root Cause Analysis (RCA). 
9. Willing to travel occasionally to conduct meetings, audits at Suppliers, project sites.
10. Must be authorized to work in Malaysia.

Skills