Principal Assurance Specialist EP Quality Assurance Manager

The Principal Assurance Specialist will manage the Area certification audits and internal audits as well as the KPI/QIs, Management System Manual, Continual Improvement Initiatives and Quality Trainings. They will liaise with all KPI process owners and recipients of KPI & QI data. The Principal Assurance Specialist will also coordinate with the Department Managers, Manager Assurance, Customers, Executive Management, Project Directors, and Functional Leads. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Prepare and review of procedures and work instructions. • Assist in revisions of the standard manuals, preparation of the Management Review Meetings, External Surveillance Visits, liaise with internal and external entities on quality related matters. • Assist in managing a continual improvement process within the company that works with the department heads to set targets, feedback effectiveness of the audit findings and institute ‘Preventive measures’ in collaboration. • Develop and monitor Area Audit plans in consultation with Functional leads, Manager Assurance, Corporate IMS team. • Identify and Execute Continual Improvement Projects to improve process effectiveness and efficiency. • Assist in the preparation of data for Annual Management Review to present effectiveness of the system, areas of re-occurring deficiencies and areas for improvement. • Assist in the preparation of the organization for applying for external certifications and awards. Assist in Gap Analysis, Evidence & Documentation presentation. • Accompany all extrinsic auditors, follow up with actions, maintain out licenses and conduct External Surveillance audits • Oversee the KPI, QI and Performance Quality process, trend analysis on a global level and initiate ground level documentation and understanding for benchmarking and lessons learned within the operating units. Analyze trends of all the measurement data to assist in setting targets, future planning and in establishing action plans for improvement and effective follow up to verify compliance. • Conduct trainings sessions for Quality Education and oversee and plan future training requirements for new employees. Develop Training material for Quality as required. • Assist in conducting Customer Satisfaction surveys. Essential Qualifications and Education: • Engineering Degree in Mechanical/Electrical and Instrumentation /Civil or Diploma with additional 3 years exp. • 12+ years QA Engr. Or related experience in Engineering and Procurement Quality Assurance, Materials. Preferred Qualifications and Education: • Experience in Metallurgy, Welding Inspection • Lead Auditor Qualifications (ISO 9001) –IRCA or equivalent, Work Experience in manufacturers of Offshore (Oil and Gas) • Quality Audit &, Project Quality Planning; ISO 17025 Lead Auditor, RCA, Six Sigma, Preferable technical qualifications ASNT/CSWIP/PCN