Quality Director

What You Can Expect

The Quality Director (QD) provides strategic leadership for the quality department, guiding a team of quality professionals in executing all aspects of the ENGIE Quality Management System (QMS), including control functions, procedures, and metrics. This role supports company-wide operations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in quality processes, to foster a culture of quality and excellence.

The QD oversees multiple renewable energy projects across North America, providing complete oversight of construction and staffing throughout each phase of the large utility-scale projects. A key focus is supporting cross-functional teams including development, engineering, permitting, supply chain, contracts, pre-construction, and Delivery Project Managers, as well as providing leadership and guidance to site construction managers and field teams to drive operational excellence and project success across diverse locations and renewable technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Leadership & Oversight: Provide strategic leadership for the quality management program across all renewable energy construction projects, including Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage. Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. Lead and mentor the quality control team and site construction teams, fostering high performance, professional development, and a culture of continuous improvement. Conduct regular audits, inspections, and site assessments to evaluate quality performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Partner with engineering, supply chain, production, and project delivery teams to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements. Review and verify Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), ensuring equipment and systems meet technical and contractual requirements prior to shipment. Plan and conduct supplier audits to assess capabilities, quality systems, and compliance with ENGIE and industry standards. Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
• Documentation & Reporting: Ensure quality documentation is accurate, current, and accessible across all projects. Prepare and present detailed quality performance reports, lessons learned, and improvement plans to senior leadership and stakeholders. Identify training needs and coordinate quality-related training programs to maintain high standards across teams
• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance: Promote a safety-first culture across all project sites, ensuring alignment with ENGIE’s HSE policies and industry regulations. Conduct safety observations and collaborate with the HSE team to implement corrective actions and ensure environmental compliance
• Commissioning & Risk Management: Oversee commissioning procedures and testing to ensure systems meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards. Monitor and report on commissioning progress, challenges, and resolutions. Identify and mitigate project risks related to site conditions, environmental factors, and resource availability. Collaborate with ENGIE departments to resolve non-conformities and document lessons learned for future projects
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Serve as a liaison between site teams, senior leadership, clients, and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities. Provide regular project updates, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and action plans
• Resource & Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment. Oversee regional resource allocation, optimizing labor, materials, and equipment across projects. Track and assess project change orders, providing final evaluations to confirm COD (Commercial Operation Date) requirements are met

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field required; advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality control, including at least five (5) years in a managerial role, ideally within the renewable energy sector