Sr. Quality Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day 1

Dental and Vision

PTO and holidays

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. seeks a Sr. Quality Manager for its Houston manufacturing facility to guarantee compliance with welding and manufacturing standards and to lead the quality system.

Ideal candidate brings analytical rigor, strong communication, and CWI expertise; fluency in quality management systems and IAS AC472, A660, and AISC standards is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Quality, Business, Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
• AWS CWI certification or commitment to earn in first year
• 8–10 years in quality management; Six-Sigma Belt a plus
• Experience in structural steel welding/fabrication to AWS/CSA standards
• ASNT TC1A Level II UT preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement projects from initiation to results
• Ensure compliance with US Commercial QMS & internal guidelines
• Apply QA tools to identify waste and drive process improvements
• Develop improvement plans from key metrics and present to plant leadership
• Provide quality engineering expertise and drive corrective actions
• Manage CAPA program to closure with preventive actions
• Collaborate with line supervisors on engineering changes and improvements
• Drive metrics like defect rates, cost of quality and action closure
• Incorporate Lean methodology to improve product quality
• Act as internal consultant to improve plant quality and manufacturing processes
• Ensure material/specifications accuracy for all parts
• Hire/train Quality Engineers and QC Technicians
• Work with customers and suppliers on quality opportunities
• Develop plant/product training to boost quality awareness
• Participate in interplant and corporate audits (IAS, UL, FM, AISC)
• Oversee welder qualification testing and audits
• Support accreditors with corrective actions (IAS AC472, CWB A660)

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Metrology

Statistics

SPC

FMEA

PPAP/APQP

Communication

IT skills

Education

BS/BA in Quality, Engineering or related field

AWS CWI certificate or commitment

Six-Sigma Green/Black Belt (plus)

Experience with structural welding standards

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it is our people that make the difference, and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Cornerstone Building Brands is searching for a motivated and experienced Sr. 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.

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.

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 [emailprotected] . 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 [emailprotected] . 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.

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.