Quality Control Manager

Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components is seeking a Quality Manager to head the quality department at each fabrication facility. You will recruit, hire, and mentor the Quality Control staff, oversee visual weld inspections, UT nondestructive testing, and documentation to support manufacturing without slowing production.

You will implement and manage Quality processes, maintain the Quality Systems Manual, lead continuous improvement, and coordinate internal audits and third-party reviews,

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required.
• Ability to manage ASNT Level II UT technician.
• Possess Canadian Welding Supervisor Certification capability.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Experience leading quality control teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Quality Action Plans
• Assist with nonconforming part disposition and corrective actions
• Maintain and update the Quality Systems Manual
• Verify conformance with the Quality Systems Manual (QSM)
• Maintain a well-qualified staff of Quality Inspectors
• Develop procedures to allow adequate inspection with minimal production delay
• Serve as subject matter expert for welding processes used

Skills

Quality Management

Statistical Process Control

Technical Writing

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) AWS

ASNT Level II UT Technician

Job description

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Company Overview

Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.

Job Summary

As the Quality Department head at each facility the Quality manager will be tasked with recruiting, hiring, and mentoring the Quality Control staff. The daily Quality Control team is tasked with visual weld inspection, Nondestructive Testing by UT Examination, and documentation of inspections in support of manufacturing while not impeding the production staff; a partner that adds value to the Whirlwind product. The management of this group is very important to the development and efficiency of the Quality Systems program.

The Quality Manager at each fabrication plant will direct, implement, and manage Quality processes throughout the organization. The Quality Manager assures that all aspects of the Quality Accreditation Programs are current and implemented across all functions of manufacturing and Quality Control. This position also contributes to the maintenance of the QSM while assuring that it meets or exceeds code requirements.

The Quality Manager is expected to lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives in all manufacturing activities. There should be a continuous investment in training for the most efficient, and highest quality practices while maintaining a safe work environment.

The Quality Manager is tasked with performing internal quality audits as well as monitoring production processes for efficiency. The scheduling, resolution and documentation of periodic equipment and tool calibration is the responsibility of the Quality Manager. This position is uniquely qualified to host 3rd party quality audits and perform annual Management Reviews of audit results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Quality Action Plans
• Assist with nonconforming part disposition and corrective actions
• Maintain and update the Quality Systems Manual
• Verify conformance with the QSM
• Maintain a well-qualified staff of Quality Inspectors
• Develop procedures to allow adequate inspection with minimal delay to production
• Be subject matter expert for welding processes used

Benefits

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) by AWS
• Able to manage ASNT Level II UT Technician
• Capable of attaining Canadian Welding Supervisor Certification
• Proven Knowledge in Statistical Process Control
• Excellent interpersonal skills used to motivate and direct employees to success
• Effective writing skills to organize and describe technical topics