Senior Quality Specialist – Suppliers

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Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Quality Specialist – Suppliers** to join our team! **What You’ll Be Doing** * Lead supplier and vendor quality management activities across the project. * Develop and implement supplier quality assurance and surveillance strategies. * Review supplier quality plans, Inspection \& Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and manufacturing documentation. * Assess supplier quality capabilities and compliance with project requirements. * Review supplier / manufacturer documentation and quality submissions. * Monitor manufacturing and fabrication activities at supplier facilities. * Coordinate inspection and testing requirements with Suppliers, Manufacturers, Contractors, and Third\-Party Inspectors. * Review Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Inspection Release Notes, test reports, certificates, and quality records. * Monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and standards. * Identify supplier quality risks and establish appropriate inspection and surveillance plans. * Manage supplier NCRs, quality observations, and corrective actions. * Support root cause analysis and verify effectiveness of corrective actions. * Monitor supplier performance and recurring quality issues. * Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), pre\-shipment inspections, and other vendor inspections. * Ensure quality documentation is complete before material / equipment release. * Coordinate with Logistics and Construction teams to ensure materials are released in line with project requirements. * Support resolution of technical and quality issues affecting procurement and delivery. * Prepare supplier quality reports, dashboards, and performance KPIs. * Provide recommendations to Project Management regarding supplier quality risks and performance. Supplier \& Manufacturer Quality Management * Review and approve supplier quality documentation in accordance with project requirements. * Evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems and relevant certifications. * Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality control procedures. * Develop inspection and surveillance plans based on equipment criticality and risk. * Monitor manufacturing milestones and quality hold points. * Verify traceability of materials, components, and equipment. * Review manufacturing records, inspection reports, test certificates, and certificates of conformity. * Verify calibration status of inspection and testing equipment. * Monitor welding, fabrication, assembly, coating, painting, and other manufacturing processes where applicable. * Verify compliance with approved material specifications and approved manufacturers. * Ensure deviations and concessions are properly documented and approved. Inspection \& Testing * Coordinate source inspections and supplier surveillance activities. * Review and monitor supplier ITPs and inspection procedures. * Witness or coordinate: + Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) + Performance Tests + Functional Tests + Hydrostatic / Pressure Tests + Electrical Tests + Mechanical Tests + Material Tests + Dimensional Inspections + Coating / Painting Inspections + Welding Inspections + NDT Activities * Review test results and verify compliance with specified acceptance criteria. * Ensure failed tests are investigated and corrective actions implemented. * Coordinate inspection release and material / equipment acceptance. * Verify final inspection documentation before shipment. Procurement \& Engineering Coordination * Coordinate with Procurement to ensure quality requirements are incorporated into purchase orders and supplier agreements. * Review technical specifications and quality requirements included in procurement packages. * Coordinate with Engineering to clarify technical and quality requirements. * Review supplier technical submittals and deviations. * Monitor approved vendor and manufacturer lists. * Support technical evaluation of alternative suppliers where required. * Ensure supplier changes and substitutions follow the project approval process. * Monitor long\-lead equipment quality status and risks. * Identify quality issues that may affect procurement schedules and project milestones. Supplier NCR \& Corrective Action Management * Lead management of supplier\-related NCRs and quality observations. * Review supplier proposed corrective actions. * Conduct or coordinate root cause analysis for significant quality issues. * Monitor corrective and preventive actions through closure. * Verify objective evidence supporting NCR closure. * Monitor recurring supplier defects and identify systemic issues. * Escalate critical quality issues and potential delivery risks to Project Management. Supplier Performance Management * Establish and monitor supplier quality KPIs, including: + NCR Rate + Inspection Pass Rate + FAT Pass Rate + Material Rejection Rate + Defect Rate + On\-Time Quality Documentation + Corrective Action Closure + Repeat Non\-Conformances * Develop supplier quality performance reports and dashboards. * Identify underperforming suppliers and recommend improvement actions. * Support supplier performance reviews and quality meetings. * Participate in supplier audits and capability assessments. * Develop lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives. Airport / Infrastructure \& Critical Equipment * Provide supplier quality oversight for critical airport and infrastructure equipment. * Support quality management of equipment and materials associated with: + MEP Systems + Electrical Systems + Mechanical Equipment + ICT / ELV Systems + Fire \& Life Safety Systems + Wet \& Dry Utilities + Roads \& Infrastructure + Airfield Systems + Specialist Airport Equipment * Apply risk\-based inspection strategies to critical and long\-lead equipment. * Coordinate supplier inspections for equipment requiring specialized testing or certification. * Ensure critical equipment complies with Client, Consultant, authority, and airport requirements. Quality Documentation \& Handover * Review and verify supplier Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs). * Ensure quality documentation is complete, accurate, and traceable. * Review: + Material Certificates + Certificates of Conformity + Test Reports + Inspection Reports + FAT Records + Calibration Certificates + Welding Records + NDT Reports + Coating Reports + Release Notes + Warranty Documentation * Coordinate submission of supplier quality dossiers for project handover. * Ensure final documentation is aligned with project and Client requirements. **What Required Skills You’ll Bring** * Bachelor's Degree in **Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering**, or a related discipline. * Minimum **10 years of relevant experience** in supplier quality, vendor inspection, manufacturing quality, or project QA/QC. * Strong experience managing supplier and manufacturer quality for major construction / infrastructure projects. * Experience with major airport, infrastructure, industrial, transportation, or large\-scale development projects is highly desirable. * Strong knowledge of supplier quality management and manufacturing inspection processes. * Experience with FATs, source inspections, vendor surveillance, NCR management, and quality documentation. * Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems. * Experience with multidisciplinary equipment and materials is preferred. * ASQ, CQI, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent certification is an advantage. * Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, analytical, and problem\-solving skills. **What Desired Skills You’ll Bring** * Supplier Quality Management * Vendor Quality Assurance * Manufacturer Surveillance * Source Inspection * Factory Acceptance Testing * Supplier Auditing * Inspection \& Testing * Manufacturing Quality * NCR Management * Root Cause Analysis * Corrective \& Preventive Actions * Material \& Equipment Quality * Quality Documentation * Supplier Performance Management * Procurement Quality * Technical Coordination * Risk\-Based Inspection * Quality Reporting * ISO 9001 * Contractor / Supplier Management * Stakeholder Coordination * Problem Solving Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. 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