Supplier Quality Specialist
Bechtel Corporation · India
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Supplier Quality Specialist role at Bechtel Corporation.
- Ensure supplier quality and compliance with procurement.
- Perform quality surveillance and hands-on inspections.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
- Requires bachelor's degree and 9-12 years experience.
About the role
Supplier Quality Specialist
Bechtel Corporation is seeking a motivated Supplier Quality Specialist to join their team. This role is critical in ensuring that supplier equipment, materials, documentation, and personnel activities conform to procurement requirements. You will act as Bechtel's primary point of contact for supplier quality, performing surveillance and inspections to guarantee adherence to standards.
About Bechtel
Since 1898, Bechtel has been a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management, delivering over 25,000 projects in 160 countries. They are known for their commitment to quality, their people, and their drive for successful outcomes across various sectors including Infrastructure, Nuclear, Energy, Mining & Metals, and Manufacturing & Technology. Bechtel's India offices play a vital role in supporting global projects, with established offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai.
Job Summary
The Supplier Quality Specialist will represent Bechtel at supplier sites, acting as the primary quality contact. Responsibilities include performing quality surveillance and hands-on inspections to verify that supplier-provided equipment, materials, documentation, and personnel activities meet the requirements outlined in procurement documents. This role involves close collaboration with supplier representatives to ensure mutual understanding and effective implementation of these requirements.
Major Responsibilities
- Represent Bechtel as the supplier's prime contact for quality matters on projects.
- Perform quality surveillance activities to verify supplier-furnished equipment and materials meet technical and quality requirements.
- Review procurement document requirements with suppliers to ensure understanding and implementation.
- Monitor supplier personnel activities, witnessing operations, inspections, and tests.
- Conduct hands-on inspections to verify the effectiveness of supplier inspection efforts.
- Review supplier-generated quality verification documentation for conformance.
- Reject non-conforming materials and collaborate on corrective actions.
- Release conforming materials for shipment and coordinate with other Bechtel functional organizations.
- Evaluate supplier conformance to quality criteria to inform future order placement recommendations.
- Conduct supplier surveys or audits as assigned.
- Participate in audits as a team member or technical resource, particularly for nuclear materials and quality programs.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
- 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Review material requisitions and technical specifications for quality requirements, assisting Engineering in determining surveillance levels and witness/hold points.
- Assist in the development of bid lists and recommended bidder selection.
- Help establish required quality surveillance levels for each purchase.
- Participate in pre-award and post-award meetings with suppliers to clarify access rights, release authority, and notification procedures.
- Prepare quality surveillance and capability survey assignments for Supplier Quality Specialists.
- Investigate quality issues reported to the Supplier Quality Manager, utilizing available documentation.
- Review, edit, accept, and distribute reports according to manual and project procedures.
- Ensure survey and audit reports are approved and posted into GSIS.
- Regularly check anomaly code and assignment information in SQEAS for accuracy and make corrections.
- Provide project direction to Supplier Quality Representatives.
Total Rewards/Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to support employee well-being and career advancement, including career development programs and opportunities to recharge. Their commitment to employee growth and a sustainable legacy is reflected in their total rewards package.
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
Bechtel fosters a global environment rich in diversity, promoting a culture where every colleague feels a sense of belonging. They are committed to creating an equitable workplace where individuals are respected, rewarded, and supported in pursuing their goals. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key skills/competency
- Supplier Quality Specialist
- Quality Surveillance
- Inspection
- Procurement Documents
- Material Conformance
- Quality Verification
- Non-conformance
- Supplier Audits
- Technical Specifications
- Quality Programs
Skills & topics
- Supplier Quality Specialist
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Inspection
- Auditing
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Metals
- Nuclear
- Infrastructure
- Bechtel
- India
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in supplier quality, inspection, and procurement document review, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase Bechtel's values: Emphasize your commitment to quality, teamwork, and delivering successful project outcomes, aligning with Bechtel's Vision, Values, and Commitments.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with quality surveillance, audits, non-conformance handling, and technical specification reviews.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills: Be prepared to share examples of how you have investigated and resolved quality issues with suppliers.
- Research Bechtel's impact: Understand their global projects and commitment to making a positive difference, as seen in their Impact Report.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main responsibilities of a Supplier Quality Specialist at Bechtel?
- The main responsibilities of a Supplier Quality Specialist at Bechtel include acting as the prime contact for supplier quality, performing surveillance and hands-on inspections, verifying that supplier equipment, material, and documentation conform to procurement requirements, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure requirements are understood and implemented.
- What education and experience are required for the Supplier Quality Specialist role at Bechtel?
- This role requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 9-12 years of relevant work experience. Specific knowledge in reviewing material requisitions, technical specifications, and participating in supplier meetings is also crucial.
- What is Bechtel's approach to diversity and inclusion for Supplier Quality Specialist roles?
- Bechtel is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global environment where every colleague feels they belong and is respected. They actively seek to build extraordinary teams by embracing a multitude of nationalities, cultures, and life experiences, ensuring equitable treatment and opportunities for all.
- How does Bechtel support the career growth of its Supplier Quality Specialists?
- Bechtel inspires the next generation of employees by offering robust benefits and opportunities for career advancement. They focus on delivering programs that enhance company culture and provide employees with the resources they need to thrive and build a sustainable legacy.
- What types of projects does Bechtel undertake that a Supplier Quality Specialist might be involved in?
- A Supplier Quality Specialist at Bechtel could be involved in a wide range of projects across sectors such as Infrastructure, Nuclear, Energy, Mining & Metals, and Manufacturing & Technology, contributing to projects that create jobs, grow economies, and improve global infrastructure.