Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Quality Management
5+ years of experience in Quality Programs related to power generation
Experience in supplier quality management and control preferred
ISO certification, Lead Auditor, or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) highly desirable
Strong leadership and communication skills
Responsibilities
Develop and implement corporate quality programs aligned with business strategy
Lead deployment and continuous improvement of a unified Quality Management System (QMS)
Establish quality processes and governance frameworks across business units
Define quality metrics and dashboards for performance visibility
Oversee core QMS processes including audits and corrective actions
Collaborate with business leaders to resolve challenges and ensure consistency
Drive change management and capability-building for effective QMS implementation
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) matching program
Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training opportunities
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Strong commitment to quality products and services
Positive work culture with employee appreciation programs
Full Job Description
Director, Quality Management - Power Generation
Role Overview
Support Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. strategic vision and business objectives by directing and managing quality initiatives associated with the overall business plan.
Plan, develop, and implement plans and procedures to achieve the quality strategy and goals.
Lead the implementation and ongoing management of a unified Quality Management System (QMS) across multiple business units.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of the strategic corporate quality program, including required resources, methods, timing, and financial impact to support, collaborate, and integrate with the business plan and long-term strategy
Lead the implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement of an enterprise quality management solution across multiple business units
Establish a common framework for quality processes, standards, procedures, and governance while ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements
Define and oversee quality metrics, dashboards, and management reviews that provide leadership with clear visibility into performance, risk, and improvement opportunities
Establish process ownership and accountability for core QMS processes, including audits, nonconformances, corrective and preventive actions, customer issues, and change management
Partner with business unit leaders and functional teams to drive adoption, resolve cross-business challenges, and balance enterprise consistency with business-specific requirements
Lead change management, communications, and capability-building efforts to ensure effective implementation and sustained use of the QMS
Develop and maintain an effective audit and surveillance program that demonstrates implementation of required contractual and regulatory requirements within Mitsubishi Power Americas
Assess the effectiveness of the quality system through audits, data analysis, customer feedback, and leadership reviews; sponsor improvements that strengthen performance and reduce risk
Ensure continued communication of performance results to appropriate management personnel, teams, and locations
Perform other duties as may be required
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Perform typical staff management and administrative responsibilities for recruiting, performance evaluation, mentoring, skill development, disciplinary action, and salary management
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Contribute to building a positive team spirit reflecting overall awareness of corporate quality perspectives
Apply effective written and verbal communication; develop effective presentations as needed
Develop and apply effective training materials as needed to support the QMS and company goals
Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing, or using it for the benefit of third parties
Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times
Travel up to 50% by land and/or air
Knowledge, Skills, and Education
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in a Technical Discipline, including Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Quality Management, from an accredited college
At least five (5) years of related experience and/or training in Quality Programs directly related to power generation projects and power generation component manufacturing environment and supplier quality management and control preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Personal Traits
Must be able to promote a positive and professional demeanor at all times by optimizing communication techniques and responses through various levels of the corporation
Must be results oriented
Must possess superior team building and coaching skills
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Mathematical Skills
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Reasoning Ability
Strong quality and problem-solving background preferred
Ability to influence decisions and compel action in a complex environment
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Computer Skills
Knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software, electronic mail, statistical software, graphics, technical diagrams, flow charts, and related applications
Certifications
ISO certified, Lead Auditor, and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are highly desirable
Language
English is required
Spanish and Japanese are highly desirable
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear
Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
Working environment may be loud
May be required to adhere to Mitsubishi Power Americas and customer safety procedures, including but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, hearing protection, and fall protection
Why Should You Apply?
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities
