Sr. Quality Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits from

PTO and paid holidays

FSA

Life insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Houston, TX seeks a senior Quality Engineer to drive manufacturing quality improvements, implement the US Commercial QMS, and lead CAPA from initiation to closure. You will apply Lean tools, perform data analysis, and mentor QA personnel on the shop floor while coordinating with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

The role requires strong problem solving, statistics, and communication skills, plus hands-on experience with welding and fabrication

Qualifications

• Education and credentials as listed: quality/engineering degree or equivalent.
• CWI certification or commitment to earn within the first year.
• Experience in quality management with leadership exposure.
• Expertise in welding codes and structural fabrication per AWS/CSA.
• Ultrasonic testing Level II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality improvement projects from initiation to realized performance gains.
• Implement and ensure US Commercial QMS compliance.
• Apply process improvement tools to identify waste and drive growth.
• Develop improvement plans from data and present to PLT.
• Provide quality engineering expertise and specialized skills.
• Lead CAPA through initiation to closure.
• Collaborate with line supervision on engineering changes and process improvements.
• Deliver results measured by defect rates, cost of quality, and CAPA closure.
• Incorporate Lean methods to improve product quality on the shop floor.
• Act as internal consultant for quality and manufacturing processes.
• Verify material specifications for all parts.
• Hire, train, and monitor Quality Engineers and QC techs.
• Work with customers and suppliers on quality opportunities.
• Develop site-specific employee training for quality awareness.
• Participate in interplant and cross-functional problem solving.
• Participate in internal and third-party audits (IAS, UL, FM, AISC, etc).
• Oversee welder qualification testing and training.
• Oversee audits and corrective actions with accreditors.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Statistical methods

Communication

Production floor experience

Education

BS/BA in Quality/Engineering/related field

AWS CWI or commitment to earn within 1 year

Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Experience leading a team

ASNT TC1A Level II UT preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Access

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

• 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

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 herealong 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]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, 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.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.