Quality Manager - Metals NADCAP Lead (Onsite Fort Wayne)

Valbruna Group USA; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valbruna Group USA, Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a seasoned Quality Leader to head the metallurgical and quality assurance functions on site. You will guide the team to meet NADCAP requirements, interpret customer specifications, and drive continual process improvements across departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering/metallurgy or related field and at least 5 years in quality leadership within metals or alloys industries; union experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Chemical/Physical Sciences plus 5 years in a quality leadership role in a similar industry.
• Experience in a union environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop all metallurgical and lab personnel.
• Responsible for leading the quality team in the achievement of departmental goals, KPI’s, with the goal of driving continuous improvement in all areas of the department.
• Interpret customer quality and material requirements, translating them into tangible execution.
• Ensure the establishment, implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System that meets all applicable requirements of NADCAP.
• Supports sales with customer-related quality and technical issues.
• Provides leadership to the internal audit process to ensure compliance with Quality Standards and management systems.
• Manages the customer claims process.
• Ensure strict adherence of all team members to all safety regulations and practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Standards (ASTM/AMS/ASME)

Project Management

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Metallurgy

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Metallurgy/Materials Science

5+ years in quality leadership

Job description

Valbruna Group USA, Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a seasoned Quality Leader to head the metallurgical and quality assurance functions on site. You will guide the team to meet NADCAP requirements, interpret customer specifications, and drive continual process improvements across departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering/metallurgy or related field and at least 5 years in quality leadership within metals or alloys industries; union experience is a plus.