Lead Engineer - Internal Quality Construction and Review, Chile

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Quality Management System (QMS) Development

Design, implement, and uphold a comprehensive QMS tailored to the project’s needs.

Define and document quality standards, processes, and guidelines in line with project objectives and organizational policies.

2. Quality Planning

Partner with the Project Manager to create quality plans for each project phase.

Set clear KPIs to track and evaluate quality performance throughout the project lifecycle.

3. Quality Assurance

Carry out regular audits to verify adherence to established quality standards and procedures.

Identify improvement opportunities and apply corrective or preventive measures as needed.

4. Documentation & Reporting

Keep thorough and accurate records of all quality-related activities.

Produce regular quality performance reports and present findings to stakeholders.

5. Training & Awareness

Deliver training sessions to project team members on quality policies and procedures.

Promote a culture of quality consciousness and continuous improvement within the team.

6. Risk Management

Collaborate with the project team to identify and evaluate quality-related risks.

Formulate and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard project quality.

7. Supplier & Subcontractor Quality Management

Assess and monitor suppliers’ and subcontractors’ adherence to quality requirements.

Build and maintain partnerships with reliable, high-quality vendors.

8. Compliance

Ensure all quality management activities meet internal requirements, industry regulations, and relevant certifications.

Stay informed on evolving quality management practices and standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Quality Management, Engineering, etc.).
• Extensive experience in project quality management, preferably within a related industry.
• Possession of a quality management certification (e.g., ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence) is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of quality management principles, standards, and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
• Proficiency in using quality management tools and software.

Preferred Skills:

• Quality auditing skills and experience in conducting quality audits.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or other quality process improvement methodologies.