Quality Director - Lean Coach

Fluor Corporation

The Role

Overview

Lead Lean transformation, coaching design/construction teams across projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost modeling
  • design engineering
  • lean metrics
  • target design
  • lean strategy
  • production prep

Tasks

-Continuous Cost Modeling and Estimation -Organizing Design and Engineering by value streams -Shaping the management systems and Metrics by which Lean Capacity is enhanced to more purposefully meet the Strategic Priorities of Fluor -Accelerating the growth of Target Value Design capability within Fluor -Shaping a Fluor wide strategy for Spread and scale of Lean -Production Preparation Process within the Design and Engineering Phases

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • lead auditor
  • lean kaizen
  • obeya system
  • pe registration
  • 20+ years

What You Bring

-Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-four (24) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements -Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job -Professional engineering registration preferred -Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner -Visual Management using the Obeya System for design and engineering -Excellent leadership and decision-making skills -Internal Lead Auditor certification required -Additionally, experience ranging from 8 years upwards of intense application of Lean Methods and Kaizen Activity in general with preferred application in Engineering,Procurement, Fabrication and Construction. -Standard work in a Design/Engineering environment (Design Cells) -Auditor certification by outside agency (e.g., Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB), American Society for Quality (ASQ), International Quality Associates (IQA), or local equivalent, etc.) preferred -Accredited four (4) year degree in engineering -Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders -Advanced degree (e.g., Masters degree or global equivalent) in engineering discipline/technical field, or administration area preferred -Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines -Leader Standard work, particularly as it relates to the work of Design Leads -Visible and Reusable Knowledge, including the capabilities to develop Trade-off curves. -Twenty (20) years of related quality/project experience -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -Experience ranging from 3 years upwards of intense application of Lean Methods (listed above) and Kaizen Activity within Design and Engineering. Demonstrated experience of no less than 6 element implemented per year.

The Company

About Fluor Corporation

-Evolved from building oil refineries and pipelines into a global engineering and construction powerhouse. -Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with operations across 25+ countries, delivering projects from megaprojects to complex industrial sites. -Typically handles large EPC contracts—designing and building energy, petrochemical, mining, government, and infrastructure facilities. -Specializes in energy (including oil & gas, renewables, nuclear), infrastructure, industrial facilities, power, and government services. -Historical highlights include building the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Tappan Zee Bridge, post-Katrina recovery efforts, and nuclear cleanup work. -Unusual projects include cleanup of Deepwater Horizon oil spills, constructing the Aladdin Hotel & Casino, and servicing U.S. nuclear complexes. -Operates through distinct segments—Energy Solutions, Urban Solutions, Mission Solutions—ensuring tailored expertise for each market.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Security Clearance

-background checks performed on conditional offers, covering education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications, and global watchlist screening.