Principal Quality Management (Position can be based in SA, Brazil, Peru or Chile)

Anglo American is a leading global mining company.

Our products are essential ingredients in nearly every aspect of modern life. Our competitive portfolio of world-class operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world, while meeting the growing consumer demands of both developed and developing economies.

We apply innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources; to extract, process, transport, and market our products to customers around the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable manner. As a responsible mining company, we work alongside our business partners and various stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value our products represent—not only for our shareholders, communities, and the countries where we operate, but also for society as a whole.

Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

We are seeking a highly credible, forward‑thinking Quality Management Principal to help shape and elevate quality performance across Anglo American’s Engineering & Maintenance and Supply Chain functions. This role sits at the heart of driving consistency, excellence and asset performance, leading the establishment and continuous evolution of a centralised quality management framework embedded across operations, major projects, maintenance activities and critical supply networks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on influence and collaboration, brings a strong understanding of quality governance and assurance and is passionate about embedding best practice across complex, global environments. By acting as a catalyst for continuous improvement and aligning quality outcomes with Anglo American requirements and industry‑leading standards, this role plays a pivotal part in improving safety, strengthening asset reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, elevating supplier performance and delivering sustainable value across our global operations.

Core Responsibilities (amongst others):   

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Anglo American Quality Assurance Strategy
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Anglo American quality management system (QMS) for Engineering & Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Establish and promote quality policies, standards, procedures, and technical specifications aligned with Anglo American requirements, global mining regulatory frameworks and ISO principles.
• Lead the development and execution of quality assurance programs, including audits, inspections, and process maturity assessments.
• Provide independent assurance that key processes (engineering design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and maintenance execution) meet defined quality standards.
• Monitor compliance with asset integrity requirements, OEM specifications, statutory obligations, and supply chain contractual quality clauses.
• Develop quality plans for major projects, operational readiness programs, engineering, maintenance, and the supply of critical equipment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate quality-related risks across the asset lifecycle.
• Define supplier quality requirements and qualification criteria in partnership with Supply Chain.
• Oversee supplier audits, capability assessments, and performance monitoring.
• Support vendor development programs to improve supplier quality maturity globally.
• Plan and execute an annual audit schedule covering Tier 1 suppliers across China, Latin America, South Africa, Canada, and the USA
• Conduct both scheduled and unannounced on-site audits at supplier facilities; produce formal audit reports with graded findings and required corrective actions
• Manage relationships with third-party inspection agencies (e.g., Bureau Veritas, SGS, QIMA) or pre-shipment inspection in high-risk regions
• Establish and maintain maintenance execution quality standards, including workmanship expectations, inspection requirements, and acceptance criteria for different equipment categories (mobile, processing plant, underground assets, utilities, and infrastructure).
• Ensure maintenance quality standards are aligned with OEM requirements, engineering change governance, and regulatory compliance (pressure vessels, lifting equipment, electrical systems, etc.).

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in quality assurance or quality management within heavy industry, mining, manufacturing, or oil & gas.
• Experience in engineering design assurance, supply chain quality, and/or maintenance quality programs.
• Experience in leading supplier quality programmes in within heavy industry, mining, manufacturing, or oil & gas.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 or similar quality management frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading audits, inspections, and problem‑solving processes (e.g., RCA, FMEA).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in engineering or business.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ, Lean, ISO Lead Auditor).
• Experience with global operations and cross-cultural teams.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, asset integrity, and project quality management.

Who we are

At Anglo American, we’re redefining what it means to mine responsibly. We lead with integrity, care deeply about people and the planet, and constantly push the boundaries of innovation to work safer and smarter. From reducing water and energy use to pioneering precision extraction technologies, we’re committed to sustainable practices that deliver real impact—today and for generations to come.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process.