Supplier Quality Surveillance Lead

About Westwin Elements Inc

Westwin is America's First Major Nickel Refinery solving America’s critical minerals
crisis – a crisis of foreign dependency, ESG violations, and forecasted market deficits.

Currently, no commercial nickel refining capacity exists in the U.S., which means the U.S. relies almost entirely on imports for its own nickel consumption. Therefore, developing refining capacities is critical to reduce import dependency, minimize geopolitical risk, and establish a domestic supply chain.

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Westwin solves this issue by localizing nickel refining capacity and mitigating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) violations within the global critical mineral supply chain. The company is dedicated to upholding ESG standards, ensuring ethical sourcing, traceability, and a more equitable profit distribution across all supply chain stakeholders. 

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As global and domestic demand for nickel and critical minerals continues to rise, Westwin is strategically positioned to supply Class 1 nickel products and address forecasted market deficits.

About the role

• Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) Lead is responsible for ensuring that all projects adhere to Westwin’s quality standards, industry best practices, and contractual requirements. This role will drive continuous improvement in project execution by developing and maintaining standardized processes, facilitating training, conducting quality audits, and implementing best-in-class project management tools. The QA/QC Lead will work closely with project managers, department heads, and cross-functional teams to promote excellence in quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Location: Remote (Hybrid)

What you'll do

Project Quality & Compliance

• Assist Project Managers in setting up, monitoring, and maintaining project execution tools.
• Support projects by developing initial drafts of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), Scope of Work, and Design Basis.
• Conduct quality audits on projects to ensure adherence to Westwin standards and procedures.
• Ensure project management practices align with contractual requirements, client expectations, and industry best practices.

Process Development & Improvement

• Assist with planning, facilitation, and documentation for implementing best practices and Value Improvement Practices (VIPs).
• Identify and recommend new project management techniques to improve efficiency and quality.
• Translate project management tools into formalized procedures and best practices.
• Develop and maintain the Westwin Project Management Process, ensuring it remains current with industry advancements.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Facilitate workshops to train teams on Westwin’s standards, processes, and tools across all offices.
• Develop and maintain standardized training modules for client presentations and onboarding of new project teams.
• Assist in creating a user-friendly intranet retrieval system for standards, project templates, and technical resources.

Industry Awareness & Continuous Improvement

• Stay abreast of emerging “state-of-the-art” project management tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in an engineering company or related environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to large groups.
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite; SharePoint experience preferred.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and locations.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills.
• Public speaking and training facilitation experience.
• Commitment to Westwin’s values, including safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

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