Quality Systems Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally.  These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. 

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. 

Job Summary:

In performing this role, the Quality Systems Engineer will be familiar with the contract terms, scope, and requirements and reporting to the Governance & Assurance Manager and will work as part of the broader quality team to implement the project quality program. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company standards. This role supports quality planning, assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supports development of the project-specific Quality Management Plan (QMP), ensuring alignment with ISO 9001:2015 and project requirements.
• Identifies potential failure points and error precursors in requirements, work processes and designs
• Maps work processes and systems to support process and design failure modes and effects analysis
• Aggregates information and data on design and work-process interfaces to assess process performance
• Gathers and analyses quality data to assess work process performance
• Assists in developing and implementing quality system tools and procedures to support work processes

Education and Experience Requirements:

•  Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Have a fundamental understanding of quality management philosophies, processes, principles, tools, and standards.
• Understand risk analysis methodologies and using those to be able to plan, control and report on project quality.
• Lead auditor in Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015 is desirable or agree to completion of the learning module and in-house training with audit planning, preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up. 
• Skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project disciplines and functional groups. Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers and team members.
• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, commercial regulations and practices, and policies, procedures and work practices.
• Broad knowledge of the quality principles/tools and their application to engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing.
• Knowledge of current versions of the AS/NZS ISO Standards for quality management systems, including AS/NZS ISO 9001– Quality management systems.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.