Quality Assurance Supervisor

Hayward Tyler; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Tyler, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee the Nuclear Quality Program at the Vermont site, coordinating with cross-functional teams and reporting to the QA Director. The role ensures compliance with NRC, ASME B&PV, and US law, and directs the QA/inspection staff for continuous improvement.

The candidate will champion quality in all business areas, manage audits, and participate in vendor qualification processes to uphold rigorous industry standards.

Qualifications

• AS in Engineering or equivale

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership - The Quality Assurance Supervisor serves as the primary Quality contact at the Vermont site, working closely with cross-functional teams, while reporting to the Quality Assurance Director at Hayward Tyler, Inc. in Vermont.
• Quality Activities - This position leads the Quality department at Hayward Tyler and is responsible for all Quality activities.
• Quality Assurance - Works with the QA Director to develop and maintain the Quality Program, including the Quality Manual, Policies, Procedures, and Processes to adhere to NRC and ASME requirements.
• Quality Control - Responsible for the review, the control, and to assure the product and the processes for quality are followed in accordance with the QA program.
• Quality Improvement - Driving down the cost of quality and fostering a right-the-first-time culture.

Skills

AS in Engineering or equivale

Job description

Company Background

Hayward Tyler, Inc. is a fabrication and engineered solutions company primarily engaged in serving the commercial nuclear power market. We design and manufacture OEM replacement parts, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, strainers, pumps, valves, structural supports and many other products. Offering both build to print and engineered to order integrated solutions, we have the highest level of certifications in the field including ASME code N, NPT, NS, NA, U, and NBIC R and NR.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Director, the Quality Assurance Supervisor has day-to-day responsibility over the Hayward Tyler, Inc.s [Nuclear] Quality Program that includes execution of our processes and procedures that define the way we meet the requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), ASME B&PV Code, and US Law to ensure our products and services meet the most stringent quality expectations of our customers. This important role is also responsible for the oversight of the output and training of the Quality Control Inspection team. The Quality Assurance Supervisor can also be part of increasing efficiency of HTI through continuous improvement.

Functional Goals

• Facilitation of the HTI Quality Program.
• Successful completion of audits from regulators, certifying organizations, and customers.
• Participates in vendor audits/surveys as required.
• Witnessing vendor activities as required.
• Qualification of Quality Control inspectors.
• Qualification of Quality Assurance personnel.
• Functions as an Authorized Nuclear Inspector interface with the company.
• Along with the Quality Assurance Director, the supervisor reviews the applicable ASME B&PV Code Sections and can make suggestions for changes to the QA Manual for future implementation and improvements as necessary.
• Reports on a regular basis to the Quality Assurance Director on the status and adequacy of the QA program.
• Strives for department deliverables to be right first time.
• A champion for building Quality into all aspects of the business.
• Provides back-up to Quality Assurance Director on all key functions.

Principal Duties

• Site Leadership - The Quality Assurance Supervisor serves as the primary Quality contact at the Vermont site, working closely with cross-functional teams, while reporting to the Quality Assurance Director at Hayward Tyler, Inc. in Vermont. This position oversees all QA activity at the Vermont facility, and ensures compliance with Company Quality Standards, Regulatory Requirements, And Customer expectations. Keep management informed of the status of QA issues impacting production, personnel, and product deployment.
• Quality Activities - This position leads the Quality department at Hayward Tyler and is responsible for all Quality activities.
  • Quality Assurance - Works with the QA Director to develop and maintain the Quality Program, including the Quality Manual, Policies, Procedures, and Processes to adhere to the requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, and US Law. Ensures that quality requirements for contracts are properly converted to internal actionable items, and that the ASL and vendor qualifications are audited to meet our stringent requirements. Responsible for maintaining the qualification and certification of inspectors, internal/external auditors, nondestructive examiners and welders.
  • Quality Control - Responsible for the review, the control, and to assure the product and the processes for quality are followed in accordance with our program. This includes contract and supplier purchase order review, material control, calibration, product inspection, destructive and non-destructive testing, and ASME B&PV Code activities.
  • Quality Improvement - Responsible for working with the QAD to drive down the cost of quality from both internally and externally manufactured products and services. Major focus is internally generated errors and warranty costs. Responsible for driving a right the first time culture.
• The Quality Assurance Supervisor also participates in the efforts to recruit, train, review, and mentor the Quality staff. They also may represent Hayward Tyler and its commitment to Nuclear Quality on ASME Committees, NIAC and other nuclear industry organizations and events.

Minimum Qualifications

AS in Engineering or equivale