Associate Director - Quality Assurance

About the Company and Project

Mace integrates construction know-how with consultancy to unlock the potential in individuals and projects, redefining ambition boundaries. The company prioritizes values that influence how they consult and their desired team members.

The role involves contributing to a major new airport construction project in Saudi Arabia, which aims to become a global exemplar in aviation experience and expects to handle 120 million passengers by 2030.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain workflows, dashboards, and reporting tools within the Supplier Quality Project Management Information System (PMIS).
• Design and update automated dashboards tracking Supplier Quality Index (SQI), Approved Critical Supplier List (ACSL), Non-Conformance Report (NCR) trends, repeated infractions, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) metrics, source inspection status, adherence to schedules, and supplier risk exposure.
• Manage and govern the SQI system and its scoring methods.
• Supervise supplier prequalification processes, physical assessments, and approval decisions.
• Administer the Approved Critical Supplier List, including adding new suppliers, conducting reassessment cycles (biennial or performance-driven), and making hold or revocation decisions.
• Enforce hold actions for suppliers with SQI below 70% and oversee development and execution of recovery plans.
• Review and approve inspection level assignments ranging from IL1 to IL4.
• Govern the Procurement Quality Risk Management System and maintain the risk register.
• Lead escalation decisions if supplier performance declines.
• Ensure alignment with governance frameworks such as QMS X, ISO standards, and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Conduct periodic audits to enforce governance and initiate continuous improvement measures.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in areas including Supplier Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, EPC Quality Governance, or managing quality for large-scale projects.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required; a master's degree in a similar area is advantageous.
• Preferred professional certifications include ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Power BI PL-300, PMIS or digital systems certification, or equivalents.

Workplace Values and Culture

• Prioritizing safety to ensure every employee returns home healthy.
• Commitment to client satisfaction by delivering on promises and cultivating long-term client relationships.
• Upholding integrity by doing what is right and complying with industry regulations.
• Fostering growth opportunities through continuous improvements and supporting team development.
• Emphasizing diversity and inclusion in hiring and workplace culture.

Additional Information

Mace encourages applications from candidates even if they do not meet all listed requirements, as they may still be considered for this or other roles. The company is open to part-time, flexible, and hybrid work arrangements where applicable within the role.