Global Principal Engineering Quality Assurance | Global Locations

Global Principal Engineering Quality Assurance | Global Locations
Mining - Engineering & Maintenance (Mining, Resources & Energy)
Full time
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About the Role
We have an exciting newly created position within our Global Project Centre of Excellence (PCoE) function.
We have flexibility for this role to be based globally where BHP corporate offices are located and as appropriate to the successful applicant's situation/preference and align with appropriate location's working rights.
As the Global Principal Quality, your deep technical expertise to lead and implement Global Engineering Quality Systems will play a critical role in delivering highly sustainable and predictable business, project and technical outcomes.
As a member of the Global Technical Excellence team, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our global engineering quality assurance systems, processes and structure. To achieve this, you will collaborate closely with several regional and global stakeholder groups to ensure our project engineering designs and technical outputs meet the agreed standards of quality, designed reliability, and performance.
You will report directly to the Head of Technical Excellence in this global role where your accountabilities include:

Leadership: Lead and support the regional teams in the global implementation of a robust quality platform, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery across all engineering teams worldwide.
Process Optimisation: Define, implement, and continually improve engineering quality assurance processes and methodologies, ensuring alignment with best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Projects, Engineering Service Providers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and Service Organisations to ensure quality outcomes are aligned to strategic business goals.
QA Strategy Development: Develop and drive the strategic vision for engineering quality assurance at a global level, including audit sample automation, staged performance testing, and continuous integration.
Trend Metrics & Reporting: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate quality performance across all regions. Provide regular reports to senior leadership on QA effectiveness, risks, mitigation and non-compliance closure performance.
Compliance & Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies for engineering quality.

About You
We are seeking an experienced quality assurance expert with demonstrated leadership experience where your experience in the global implementation of QA systems in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments will be invaluable to the success of this role.
Your strong knowledge of engineering processes, and engineering quality assurance tools together with a degree qualification in an engineering-related field are critical.
To complement this, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Vast experience in implementation and custodianship of engineering/technical quality systems.
In-depth knowledge of quality management systems like ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or ISO/TS 16949 for automotive.
Proficiency in implementing, auditing, and maintaining QMS standards within a global organisation, inclusive of both internal and external key stakeholders.
Quality Surveillance Design, Planning, and Implementation.
Proficiency in managing cross-functional quality projects, including new product introduction (NPI) and quality improvement initiatives.
Application of risk-based thinking to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with quality in manufacturing, technical and engineering processes.
Experience in conducting/leading internal, external, and supplier assurance audits based on ISO standards, regulatory requirements, or specific project needs.
Experience in supplier quality and pre-qualification audits, performance monitoring, and driving supplier improvement initiatives.
Ability to lead and deliver multi-stakeholder cross-regional and global complex business solutions from inception to completion.
Ability to translate technical quality metrics into actionable feedback for internal and external teams and stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills for working across departments such as manufacturing, design/engineering, procurement, and suppliers to ensure quality goals and business objectives are met.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address urgent quality concerns and implement corrective actions quickly.
Leading cross-functional teams in resolving quality problems using structured problem-solving methods.

While not mandatory, but highly regarded:

6-Sigma certification or similar.
Industry/Recognised Quality Committee Member.
Spanish Speaking.

Application closes on Sunday, 5 Jan 2025
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