The Quality Assurance Manager’s role is to develop, establish, maintain and enforce quality assurance standards and measures for fabrication within the organization. Overseeing the quality control department, this individual will direct research and development in support of business projects, proposed projects, and quality requirements. The QA Manager will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help support fabrication processes through careful analysis in order to maximize the benefit of fabrication/welding practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the development, establishment, and enforcement of quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, current processes, and/or enhancement to existing applications throughout the bidding, detailing and fabrication/coating process
Ensures that quality measures comply with regulatory standards, industry standards, project specifications and accepted best practices
Reviews new projects prior to implementation for effective and efficient fabrication and welding process to ensure QC is aware of all requirements and all processes are ready
Participates in Project and QC meetings
Assists with client inspections and third party inspectors to ensure compliance with quality requirements as well as time frames are coordinated
Directs and manage QC Managers for all facilities to meet quality goals and production requirements as well as individual developmental needs

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT:

Develops and writes test plans and audits for tracking defects and Non-Conforming Report issues (internal and external) in product fabrication, welding processes as well as ensure compliance with internal QA manuals and clients projects requirements
Apply and develop established metrics to determine the readiness, quality, and operability of processes, equipment and personnel. This will include tracking or rework hours
Creates and communicates test, audit plans, manuals and guidelines that will determine optimal QA performance according to specifications; revise as needed, maintaining all documents and enforcing document control
Actively participates in required Safety meetings

QA Manager (continued)

Manages and develop QC inspectors (including paint inspectors at plants with painting programs)
Plans and conducts performance appraisals of QC inspectors; coordinates and administers training, promotions, and disciplinary action when necessary
Develops, coaches, and mentors QC inspectors
Ensures:
Inspections are planned and performed in a timely manner in accordance with applicable code and in accordance with customer contract requirements
Tools and equipment are properly calibrated, documented controlled and maintained
Staff maintains proper documentation of materials and processes
Works to develop and qualify welding procedures and PQR’s
Oversees welder qualification testing and insures maintenance of continuity logs
Coordinates in-house inspectors and outside testing services
Trains QC and production personnel on quality-related topics
Primary point of contact at plant level for outside quality auditors and inspectors
Assigns and Audits Lead QC Inspector for fracture-critical work and other critical projects

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 5 years’ experience in a major fabrication industry
At least 2 years’ inspection experience in a major steel fabrication or erection company
AWS Certified Welding Inspector

REPORTING:

Coordinates day to day with EVP, Corporate Superintendent, Shop Superintendents, Operations Managers, QC and Project Managers to support their functions
Reports to COO and/or General Manager

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QA/QC Manager