Quality Assurance Manager

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.

through its Aerex Industries arm seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to own and oversee the company’s regulated quality programs, including NQA-1, ASME Section VIII, and ASME IX qualifications. This is a quality program management role focused on administration, audits, records, supplier quality, and training across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in ISO/NQA-1/ASME settings.
• Direct ownership or administration of regulated quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and coating processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer regulated quality programs (NQA-1, ASME VIII, IX).
• Lead internal/external audits, ASME reviews, and regulatory surveys.
• Maintain quality manuals, procedures, records, and supplier quality controls.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams on QA requirements.
• Oversee training, qualifications, and documentation control.
• Provide QA guidance for bids, proposals, and product integration activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and customer quality requirements.

Skills

Quality program administration

Quality management

Audits (internal/external)

NQA-1 quality programs

ASME Section VIII QC programs

ASME IX WPS/PQR/WQTR

ASME Certificate of Authorization

Document control

Supplier quality management

Training programs

Leadership & regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems in regions where potable water is scarce or unavailable. With more than 35 years of experience in Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology, the company has grown from a locally owned Cayman Islands business to an international organization. Consolidated Water currently operates in the Cayman Islands, The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, and Indonesia. Its three core business segments are Retail Water Operations, Bulk Water Operations, and Engineering & Management Services. The company’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CWCO.

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems in regions where potable water is scarce or unavailable. With more than 35 years of experience in Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology, the company has grown from a locally owned Cayman Islands business to an international organization. Consolidated Water currently operates in the Cayman Islands, The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, and Indonesia. Its three core business segments are Retail Water Operations, Bulk Water Operations, and Engineering & Management Services. The company’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CWCO.

Our subsidiary Aerex Industries located in Ft. Pierce, FL. is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to take ownership of and oversee the company’s regulated quality programs, including the NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program, ASME Section VIII Quality Control Program, and ASME Section IX welding qualifications.

This is a quality program management position, not primarily an inspection role. The ideal candidate will have direct experience administering, maintaining, developing, auditing, and defending quality programs, manuals, procedures, records, and compliance requirements.

The Quality Assurance Manager will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and QC personnel to ensure that quality requirements are effectively implemented and maintained throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Aerex’s NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program.
• Manage and maintain the ASME Section VIII Boiler & Pressure Vessel Quality Control Program, including the requirements associated with the company’s ASME Certificate of Authorization.
• Maintain and administer the ASME Quality Control Manual, quality procedures, policies, and related program documentation.
• Manage WPS, PQR, and WQTR qualifications in accordance with ASME Section IX.
• Develop, revise, implement, and maintain quality manuals, procedures, and processes.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, ASME reviews, regulatory surveys, customer audits, and inspections.
• Work directly with the Authorized Inspector/Authorized Inspection Agency throughout applicable ASME activities.
• Manage corrective actions, audit findings, nonconformances, and follow-up through closure.
• Provide quality program oversight to Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Project Management.
• Review documentation to ensure contractual, regulatory, customer, and quality program requirements are understood and met.
• Maintain approved supplier lists and oversee supplier quality requirements.
• Ensure inspection records, quality records, and nonconformance reports are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Manage customer and field complaint investigations and ensure appropriate resolution and closure.
• Manage personnel qualification and training requirements under the applicable quality programs.
• Ensure required training and qualification activities are scheduled, completed, documented, and maintained.
• Review bids and proposals and provide QA guidance to Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Provide quality oversight for product integration and testing activities, where applicable.
• Monitor the operational integrity and calibration/status of instruments, gauges, and specialized measurement equipment.
• Supervise QC personnel and support the development of a highly qualified, motivated, and accountable quality team.
• Train new and existing employees on applicable quality policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and accountability throughout the organization.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate direct ownership or administration of regulated quality programs.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Quality program administration and management
• Quality manual and procedure development, revision, and implementation
• NQA-1 quality programs
• ASME Section VIII Quality Control Programs
• ASME Certificate of Authorization requirements
• ASME Quality Control Manuals
• Working with an Authorized Inspector/Authorized Inspection Agency
• Internal and external audits
• Regulatory, nuclear, customer, and/or ASME audits and surveys
• Corrective action and audit finding management
• Nonconformance control and resolution
• Document and records control
• Supplier quality and approved supplier management
• Personnel qualification and training programs
• Quality program oversight within manufacturing and engineering environments
• WPS, PQR, and WQTR qualification programs under ASME Section IX
• Metal fabrication, pipe fabrication, machining, welding, and coating/painting processes
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints

Important Distinction About This Role

This position is specifically seeking a Quality Assurance Program Manager—not a Senior Inspector or Lead QC Inspector.

Inspection and NDE experience are valuable; however, candidates whose experience has primarily consisted of performing or supervising inspections, NDE, dimensional inspection, or weld inspection without direct responsibility for administering the underlying quality program will not be the primary target for this position.

The ideal candidate is someone who can own the quality program, including its manuals, procedures, audits, records, corrective actions, supplier controls, training requirements, and regulatory/customer compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a quality professional within an ISO, NQA-1, and/or ASME Section VIII-based quality assurance program.
• Demonstrated experience managing or administering regulated quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, pipe fabrication, machining, welding, and coating/painting processes.
• Ability to read, understand, create, and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, procedures, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Professional demeanor with strong internal and external customer relationship skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level II NDE certifications — VT, PT, and/or MT — in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A.
• CWI certification or strong knowledge of welding processes.
• Additional experience within the nuclear, pressure vessel, fabrication, or regulated manufacturing industries.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to access and navigate the manufacturing/production facility.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods using computers and monitors.
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and mouse functions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and protective equipment.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical equipment, heat, cold, humidity, fumes, airborne particles, metal burrs/chips, and industrial chemicals.
• Standard 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday.
• Availability to work occasional weekends for travel, special projects, meetings, or company business.
• Must be willing to sign the company's NDA and comply with company policies and requirements.