Quality Manager

Cornerstone; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits start day 1

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

FSA

Life insurance

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Houston seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality system at our manufacturing facility. You will ensure compliance with IAS AC472, A660, AISC, and welding standards while training staff and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in quality leadership, ISO/IAS awareness, and a strong background in welding processes. Travel up to 10% and involvement in cross-functional teams are expected.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Quality, Business, Engineering or related field; equivalent work experience accepted.
• CWI or willingness to obtain within year of employment.
• 8–10 years in a quality leadership role; Six-Sigma belt a plus.
• Subject matter expertise in structural welding and fabrication standards (AWS D1.1, D1.3).
• ASNT TC1A Level II UT preferred; strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality improvements from initiation to realization with a customer focus.
• Ensure compliance with US QMS requirements and IAS/UL/AISC audits.
• Lead QA team; hire/train Quality Engineers and QC staff.
• Manage corrective/preventive actions and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Develop and implement Lean improvements to reduce defects and waste.
• Oversee weld qualification testing and training; audits with accreditors.
• Deliver results via defect rate, cost of quality, and action closure metrics.

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Metrology

FMEA/PPAP/APQP

Education

BS/BA in Quality, Engineering, or related

Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

CWI certification or commitment to earn

ASNT TC1A Level II in UT (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

SharePoint

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Job Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is searching for a motivated and experienced Quality Manager for our Houston manufactyuring facility. This individual will guarantee that our business follows industry welding and manufacturing standards along with internal guidelines. Duties will include reviewing, training, and managing the quality system within the plant. Ensuring compliances to IAS AC472, A660 and AISC standards, responding to policy violations and implementing corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will be professional, highly analytical, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, CWI certificate highly recommended. To prosper in this role, you should be fluent in quality management systems and IAS AC472, A660, and AISC standards.

• Drive customer focused manufacturing Quality improvement projects, from initiation to realization of improved performance
• Implement and assure compliance with the requirements of the US Commercial QMS
• Support teams and apply wide range of process improvement tools to assist in identifying and eliminating waste and support growth including Process Mapping, FEMA, Gauge R&R, Control plan, Pareto, Fishbone, 5 Whys 8D, SPC, DOE.
• Using the key metrics data, develop improvement plan, present it to PLT and facilitate implementation
• Provide quality engineering expertise and utilize specialized skills
• Drive corrective and preventive action program, from initiation to resolution of items
• Develop positive relationships and work closely with line supervisor to manage and implement engineering changes and process improvements.
• Deliver results as measured by key metrics such as defect rates PPM, cost of quality and corrective action closure
• Incorporate Lean Methodology into process improvement to improve product quality
• Act as an internal consultant to improve quality and manufacturing processes for assigned plant
• Ensure material/component specifications exist and are accurate for all parts
• Hire, train and monitor Quality Engineers, QC Techs to assist in process & quality improvement
• Work closely with customers and suppliers to resolve quality opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Develop plant/product specific employee training to build quality awareness
• Participates in interplant, cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical problems and customer issues.
• Participate in Corporate Quality Audits and Third-party audits by IAS, UL, FM, A660 and AISC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oversee welder performance qualification testing and training
• Oversee audits and corrective actions with accreditors. (IAS AC472), CWB A660)

Qualifications

• Education/Credentials BS/BA degree in Quality, Business, Engineering or a related degree or equivalent work experience required.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or commitment to earn the credential in the first year of employment.
• Eight to ten years related experience in a quality management role.Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus. Prior experience leading a team or group of people is a plus.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in structural steel and structural sheet metal welding and fabrication in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Code Steel, AWS D1.3 Structural Code Sheet Steel, CSA W47 and CSA W59 Canadian welding specifications.
• ASNT TC1A Level II in ultrasonic testing is highly preferable.

Skills/Abilities Strong data analysis, problem solving and project management skills. Thorough understanding of metrology, statistics and statistical methods including SPC. Good working knowledge of FMEAs PPAP, APQP and Calibration. Effective oral and written communication skills in a strong team-based environment. Able to manage multiple complex situations daily and deal with rapidly changing priorities. Demonstrated ability and proficiency with use of information technology (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio, SharePoint and statistical analysis software). Ability to work primarily on the production floor.

Other Some travel is required (up to 10%).

Additional Information

Site Address:7301 Fairview St., Houston, TX 77041

This is a position with potential overtime. The shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours long depending on work orders for the day and season of the year.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.