Sourcing Quality Inspection engineer

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place-to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities
1-Final Assembly inspection and related activities

• Prior coordination with supplier representatives and customer's inspection team, conducting tower section final assembly inspections.
• Creating "Punch List Items" and/ or inspection and surveillance findings.
• Following up with the supplier to ensure closure of all findings.
• Overseeing the inspection of the first Engineering Change Order installation.
• Conducting containment / inspection campaigns due to emerging issues / scaping defects

2-On-site Findings, Corrective and Preventive Actions & Tracking

• Coordinating with the supplier to ensure closure of identified findings.
• Occasionally, supporting SDR/ NCR revision and follow-up with Tower Manufacturer, Engineering and Sourcing Quality Engineer

3-Quality Dossier inspection and Related Activities

• Engaging with the customer's inspection team and supplier representatives to ensure all comments are cleared.
• Facilitating the handover of documentation to the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Tracking and reporting Quality Dossier and Tower Section assembly inspection status on a weekly/ bi-weekly basis.

4-Follow-Up of Open Items Related to Escaping Defects

• Monitoring and addressing unresolved issues related to escaping defects to ensure compliance and quality.

5-Conducting and/ or supporting Supplier Audits

• Supporting audit teams.
• Auditing the manufacturing facility with a focus on assembly processes.
• Leading and/ or supporting factory walkdowns alongside supplier's representatives and customer's inspection team and following up on its requests/ concerns.

6-Liaising with PMO team at the Project and Engineering

• Supporting feedback loop sessions on Installation & Commissioning failure modes affecting tower manufacturer.
• Supporting work instruction confection and problem description definition efforts at a tower-manufacturing level.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field. Equivalent technical qualifications with relevant industrial experience will also be considered.

- Experience in quality inspection, supplier quality assurance or manufacturing quality control within industrial environments.

- Knowledge of steel structures, welded assemblies, mechanical components and industrial manufacturing processes.

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, manufacturing documentation and inspection procedures.

- Experience performing visual and dimensional inspections using appropriate measurement equipment.

- Knowledge of welding inspection, surface preparation and coating quality requirements.

- Experience managing non-conformities, corrective actions, root cause analysis and supplier deviations.

- Familiarity with inspection checklists, quality dossiers, inspection reports and document traceability.

- Experience working with digital quality management systems.

- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with suppliers, engineering teams and project stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment, prioritize quality issues and ensure timely resolution.

- Good command of English, both written and spoken.

- Availability to work on-site in the Seville area and travel to supplier facilities when required.

Nice to Have

- Previous experience in wind energy, particularly wind tower manufacturing or assembly.

- Knowledge of non-destructive testing methods and welding quality standards.

- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 3834, ISO 9712 or equivalent industrial quality standards.

- Experience working with international energy equipment manufacturers.

- Experience using supplier quality management platforms and tools such as Smartsheet.