Superintendent Quality Assurance

UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical

Dental

401k

Job summary

UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the QA Department, ensuring quality systems and daily activities meet stringent standards. You will manage compliance with ISO 9001, oversee staffing, and drive corrective actions to maintain product quality and production timelines.

The role requires 4–6 years in QA within heavy manufacturing, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in metallurgy or material science engineering.
• 4–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance in heavy manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to the ISO 9001 Standard.
• Schedule department staffing to meet quality and production goals.
• Analyze quality reports and non-conformance dispositions to determine causes and coordinate corrective actions.
• Train, mentor, and discipline department personnel.
• Review product quality and approve inspection results for progression to production/shipment.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to meet specifications within the designated time frame.
• Prepare data on cost of quality and supervise completion of action items.
• Maintain SOPs and company policies.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Effective communication

Planning & prioritization

Team collaboration

Independent work

Decision making

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ultrasonic testing (UT) knowledge

Education

BS/BA in metallurgy or material science engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Manages quality systems and day-to-day activities of the Quality Assurance Department necessary to ensure production operations, quality assurance testing, and release product meet quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance to the ISO 9001 Standard
• Establishes work schedules of department supervisor and/or Manufacturing Technicians and administrative assistants to achieve quality and production goals and objectives.
• Reviews and analyzes quality reports, customer issues and non-conformance dispositions to determine causes of non-conformity and operating concerns for remediation, and, in conjunction with Manufacturing Superintendents, implementation of appropriate corrective action.
• Responsible for training, mentoring and discipline of department personnel both salary and hourly.
• Ensures adherence to/compliance with company policies, rules and regulations relating to safety/health, performance standards, operating procedures, processes, and training requirements.
• Schedules and implements necessary employee training.
• Reviews product quality and gives final approval of inspection results for in-process and finish inspection to authorize product to advance in production/shipment.
• Assists with the coordination of manufacturing activities to ensure the quality of products meets specifications within the designated time frame.
• Prepares data and cost-of-quality performance and supervises completion of action items.
• Maintains policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Directly supervises 1-10 employees, monitors work quality, including conducting performance appraisals and providing counseling for improved performance.

Requirements

Education/Experience (all education/experience bullets are required unless noted as “preferred”)

• BS/BA Degree preferably in metallurgy or material science engineering
• 4-6 years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in heavy manufacturing

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (all knowledge, skills and abilities are required unless noted as “preferred”)

• Knowledge of the ISO 9001 Standard
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize projects
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance
• Independent judgement and decision making abilities
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office products to organize and communicate
• Proven leadership and motivational abilities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Ultrasonic (UT) testing procedures is preferred

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

• Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, 401k

Equal Employment Opportunities will be given to all applicants regardless of their race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, non-job related physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and Disability

Pre-employment physical, background check and drug screening for all new hires