Project Quality Manager

Company description:

Hanwha Ocean's Energy Plant Unit is transitioning from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Operation (EPCI(O)) solution provider, delivering FPSO, FLNG, Offshore Renewables and other floating production units.

To support this shift, the division has expanded its global footprint with new Global Business Centers in North America and Asia, strengthening its project-centric and client-driven approach. In Asia, Hanwha Offshore Solutions Singapore serves as the Center of Excellence for Project Management and Execution, supporting the global energy ecosystem with advanced facilities and optimized production systems.

Job description:

Position Overview:

The Project Quality Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, operations & maintenance and project management, to drive quality excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and inspection/test plans (ITPs) tailored to each project.
• Lead quality assurance, quality control, and testing activities during the engineering, procurement, construction, installation and operations & maintenance phases.
• Ensure compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001, API, ASME, and any other industry-specific certifications.
• Perform regular quality audits, oversee inspections, and testing to monitor project quality and ensure compliance with defined specifications.
• Oversee non-conformance management and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Develop, review, and approve project-specific quality plans, ITPs, and other quality-related documentation.
• Monitor project performance through the establishment and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality.
• Identify quality risks and establish mitigation plans to address potential issues.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, operations & maintenance and project management teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into project processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues with clients, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project quality performance, including risks, issues, and mitigation actions, to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for quality process improvements and best practice implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective/preventive action processes to prevent future non-conformances.
• Ensure the continuous monitoring of the cost of non-quality and develop strategies to minimize these costs across projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry advancements in quality management, tools, and techniques to continuously enhance project quality.
• Facilitate Lessons Learned review process and their collection on projects.
• Develop quality updates and metrices to be reported for Monthly Project Management Reviews.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in quality management within the offshore oil and gas EPCI sector.
• Proven experience managing quality processes across large-scale offshore projects, with a strong understanding of EPC project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of international quality standards (ISO 9001, API, ASME, etc.).
• Familiarity with offshore fabrication, installation, and inspection processes.
• Expertise in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, welding standards, and material inspection.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on root cause analysis and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced project environment.