Director of Quality Assurance

Director of Quality Assurance

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

Our New Generation Systems (NGS) Business Excellence (BE) team is responsible for driving NGS strategic initiatives in quality, process and system improvements, aligning with our long-term vision and operational priorities.

We are looking for a Director of Quality Assurance to join our expanding team. This role is accountable for maintaining compliance with internal and external standards, facilitating business assurance initiatives, and partnering with our business to embed quality and process improvement principles across our organization.

As a key member of our BE team, you and your team ensure every process meets the highest standards and every improvement leads to better performance, lower costs, and greater customer satisfaction. You serve as a key liaison with our internals stakeholders and promote adoption of best practices for operational performance and build a culture of customer-focused excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership

- Develop, implement, and manage quality and continuous improvement programs aligned with NGS strategy.

- Implement and maintain QMS processes and tools to ensure compliance with ISO standards.

- Manage and oversee compliance with internal QMS, ISO standards, and global requirements, serving as the primary contact for audits and certifications.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and stakeholders to enhance quality performance.

- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA), corrective actions and lessons learned.

- In collaboration with our business partners, establish and monitor quality KPIs to improve performance and reduce cost of quality.

- Partner with our NGS departments to understand business needs, priorities, and challenges.

- Lead and mentor your team, including performance management, skills development and workload planning.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical discipline required.

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement within power generation or related industrial environment.

- At least 7 years’ experience in leadership or management capacity implementing and overseeing quality programs and driving business improvements.

- Expertise in QMS standards (ISO-9001 or equivalent) and audit processes.

- Demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels, drive cross-functional collaboration and manage stakeholder engagement.

- Proficiency with quality and project management methodologies and tools, data analysis software, and standard business applications.

- Strong experience in coaching and leading teams, performance management, and talent development

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills

- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles (Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred).

- ISO Lead Auditor or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are a plus.

- Ability to travel 20%.

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.