Job Description

Director, Quality Management - NGS

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The Director, Quality Management - Construction & Commissioning, leads the enterprise-wide construction quality strategy across all power generation projects, including Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Combined Heat & Power facilities. This role defines standardized quality frameworks, governance models, and continuous improvement programs to ensure consistent execution and risk mitigation across regions, projects, and contractor networks. The position partners with Engineering, Product Line Management, Supply Chain, and Project Delivery leadership to drive design-for-quality, elevate performance, and embed lessons learned across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise construction quality strategy aligned to corporate objectives and risk priorities.
• Establish standardized quality frameworks, governance models, and execution expectations across projects.
• Provide enterprise oversight of project quality performance, ensuring consistent application of standards and procedures.
• Define and enforce Inspection Test Plans, NCR processes, and turnover requirements.
• Drive adoption of digital tools, analytics, and reporting systems to improve quality visibility and performance.
• Lead executive-level quality reviews highlighting trends, risks, and corrective actions.
• Develop and lead continuous improvement programs leveraging data, lessons learned, and RCA outcomes.
• Drive zero-defect and zero-escape initiatives to eliminate repeat quality issues.
• Lead root cause analyses for major quality events and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with Engineering to integrate constructability and design improvements based on field experience.
• Influence cross-functional teams, suppliers, and EPC contractors through governance, audits, and performance management.
• Lead and develop quality teams, establish training programs, and build organizational capability.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements including ASME, NEC, API, AWS, and NERC.
• Define KPIs, develop dashboards, and report performance insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Five to ten years of quality assurance or quality control experience within power generation, industrial construction, oil and gas, or EPC environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading construction or commissioning quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of quality governance, inspection planning, non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement programs and preventing recurrence of systemic quality issues.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME, NEC, API, AWS, and NERC.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, suppliers, contractors, and field teams.
• Experience developing quality KPIs, executive dashboards, audit programs, and risk reporting.
• Strong leadership experience with responsibility for mentoring, developing, and directing quality professionals.
• Ability to communicate technical and quality information effectively to senior leadership, customers, contractors, and project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop corrective actions.
• Proficiency with databases, project management tools, spreadsheets, word processing software, technical diagrams, flowcharts, and reporting systems.
• OSHA 10-hour training or related safety experience recommended but not required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in moderate-to-loud industrial environments.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.