Quality Manager

Austal Philippines; Balamban; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal Philippines invites applications for a Quality Manager to lead QA/QC functions, ensuring vessels, products and services meet quality standards and customer requirements. You will oversee the QMS, maintain ISO 9001 compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include implementing quality strategies, managing CAPA, project quality planning (PQP/ITP) and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant Management discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC leadership or managerial experience in shipbuilding, marine construction, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in QMS auditing and ISO 9001 compliance management.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO 9001, marine standards (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL), and Classification Society rules.
• Knowledge of welding inspection, NDT, and welding codes (ASME, AWS, ISO).
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making with reporting and statistics capabilities.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or 8D and ERP/dokument management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of quality strategies and initiatives.
• Maintain the QMS, ISO 9001 certification, procedures, and audit programs.
• Oversee non-conformance management, CAPA, document control, and quality reporting.
• Lead quality planning for projects, including PQPs and ITPs during vessel construction.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, classifications, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee quality inspections, welding QC, and inspection procedures.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvements.
• Develop and manage Quality Team performance and resource planning.
• Promote quality awareness and cross-department collaboration.
• Maintain relationships with customers, ship owners, classifications, and authorities.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

QMS auditing

ISO 9001 knowledge

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or management

Tools

ERP systems

Document management

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

The Quality Manager leads the organisation's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) functions to ensure vessels, products, and services meet quality standards and customer requirements. The role oversees the Quality Management System (QMS), maintains ISO 9001 compliance, and drives continuous improvement and quality excellence across the organisation.

About The Job Quality Manager

About the Role

The Quality Manager leads the organisation's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) functions to ensure vessels, products, and services meet quality standards and customer requirements. The role oversees the Quality Management System (QMS), maintains ISO 9001 compliance, and drives continuous improvement and quality excellence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead the development and implementation of quality strategies, objectives, and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the QMS, ISO 9001 certification, quality procedures, and audit programs.
• Oversee non-conformance management, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), document control, and quality performance reporting.
• Lead project quality planning, including Project Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), throughout vessel construction.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, Classification Society rules, and applicable statutory and regulatory standards.
• Oversee quality inspections, welding quality control, and inspection procedures.
• Analyse quality data, risks, and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead the Quality team's development, performance management, resource planning, and succession planning.
• Promote quality awareness, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration across departments.
• Maintain effective working relationships with customers, ship owner representatives, Classification Societies, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

Essential

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant Management discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of QA/QC leadership or managerial experience in shipbuilding, marine construction, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in QMS auditing and compliance management within an ISO 9001-certified environment.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO 9001, marine standards (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL), and Classification Society rules.
• Knowledge of welding inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and relevant welding codes and standards (ASME, AWS, ISO).
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with advanced competency in technical documentation, executive reporting, performance analytics, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or 8 Disciplines (8D), and experience using ERP systems, document management platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Relevant Quality certifications.
• Project Management experience.
• Knowledge or experience in new shipbuilding construction, operations, and quality processes.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants are requested to submit:

• Application letter and detailed resume highlighting relevant experience.
• Copy of diploma and/or bachelor's degree, as applicable.
• Copies of relevant licences and certifications.