Senior Engineer, Supplier Development

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost. We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:Senior Engineer, Supplier DevelopmentLocated: HoustonSummaryThe Senior Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for the total quality lifecycle management (pre and post onboarding) for all suppliers within scope.This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality and ensures supplier compliance through targeted process control and risk mitigation methods such as audits, assessments, FAI qualifications, risk assessments, Supplier Zero Defect Plan.The Senior Supplier Development Engineer is an essential safeguard of procured products and services working closely with VG suppliers, Supply Chain, site Project and Operations Quality teams, Supplier Quality Engineering, Venture Global Operational Support (VGOS) Inventory locations, Engineering, and the VG CI / RCA team to address Top Issues (high impact supplier escapes) and enabling delivery of Zero Supplier escapes and associated COPQ and schedule impacts.General Description Duties & ResponsibilitiesPartner directly with suppliers to ensure right first-time deliveries (zero escapes)Perform supplier surveillance and process assessments and / or audits to evaluate supplier’s capability to meet VG Quality requirementsLead Quality for applicable Procurement Status Report (PSR) activitiesEngage and support applicable Material Requisition (MR) and technical specification reviewsCoordinate with Engineering to assign MR Quality Levels, define Quality PlansSupport deployed inspection resources, take actions based on inspection resultsLead and conduct pre-inspection meetings at key supplier locationsManage and issue inspection releases as neededEnsure key / critical packages are Go-no-go ready before sail-awayConduct minimum FAI / delta FAI qualifications prior to initial supplier deliveriesSupport supplier Kick off Meetings to validate ITPs / process controls in placeInterface directly with procurement, materials management / VGOS, VG sites, etc. to address potential supplier escapes (in transit, receiving, installation, etc.)Generate and manage Supplier Non-conformance reports and Corrective action request to ensure timely issue resolution and recurrence prevention, respectivelyAs part of the Supplier Zero Defect Program (ZDP) report and track all supplier escapes, audit findings, and associated COPQDevelop a data based ZDP improvement plan for key and critical suppliersPromote the VG Quality culture with suppliersQualificationsRequired experienceBachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalentA minimum of 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality / procurementExperience with auditing, RCA (A3, 8D) and risk assessment methodologiesThorough understanding of the Oil and Gas / LNG liquefaction business, industry codes, standards, regulatory bodies, industry standards (ie ISO, API Q2), etc.Internal or lead auditor certifiedASQ CQE, Greenbelt, or Black Belt certification a plusExhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.Experience supporting / leading small teams of third-party inspection resourcesExperience with Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, Projects, Powerpoint, etc.)Willingness to travel as needed to VG and supplier facilitiesAbility to obtain a TWIC CardVenture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.SummaryLocation: Houston, TXType: Full time