QC/QA Department Manager - Ship Maintenance

Rory Mackie & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipyard company in Cape Town is seeking a QA-QC Manager to oversee quality control processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in marine and oil and gas sectors, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. This role involves collaboration across departments and managing supplier quality, providing an excellent opportunity for career growth in an impactful environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' combined QA-QC experience in marine, oil and gas EPC projects.
• 5+ years' experience in QA-QC Manager role.
• Proven auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control processes.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections.
• Provide leadership to the quality control team.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate quality control records.

Skills

Quality control experience

Excellent report writing skills

Team spirit

Strong management practices

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a shipyard in Cape Town. They provide maintenance and repair services for all vessel types.

Responsibilities

• Developing and Implementing Quality Control Processes:
  • Creating and maintaining quality control procedures, standards, and protocols for all aspects of shipyard operations.
• Conducting Audits and Inspections:
  • Performing regular audits and inspections of shipyard processes, materials, and finished products to identify deviations from standards.
• Leading and Mentoring:
  • Providing leadership and guidance to the quality control team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Identifying and Resolving Quality Issues:
  • Investigating quality problems, determining root causes, and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensuring Compliance:
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Documenting Quality Control Activities:
  • Maintaining accurate records of quality control activities, including inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Collaborating with Stakeholders:
  • Working with other departments, such as engineering, production, and procurement, to address quality-related issues and improve overall performance.
• Managing Supplier Quality:
  • Evaluating and managing the quality of materials and services provided by external suppliers.
• Training and Development:
  • Providing training to shipyard personnel on quality standards and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing measures to enhance quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Educational:

• • Quality control experience
  • Experience in marine /Shipbuilding industry

• Experience/Technical:
  • Ship working experience of onboard systems is a plus (electrical system, hydraulics, air conditioning, fuel supply, engine cooling).
  • Understanding of industry specific standards and norms
  • Understanding of industry welding procedures
  • Dealing with 3rd party Classification societies for the duration of the newbuild and managing required records and documents.
  • Excellent report writing skills

• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years’ combined QA-QC experience covering marine, oil and gas EPC projects (onshore /offshore), heavy fabrication, process plants, etc.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in QA-QC Manager role
  • Proved auditing experience

• Computer Skills:

• • Good knowledge of MS Office

• Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:

• • Proved capability in preparing and implementing quality assurance policies, procedures/plans/instructions
  • Strong management practices and techniques
  • Very good analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Strong knowledge of safety and environmental practices related to the industry
  • Good knowledge of marine, oil & gas industry standards/ codes/ regulations

Personal Attributes

• Team spirit
• Good communication, transmission, and delegation capacities
• Capable of adapting easily to different requests, environments, and situations
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Able to work in a multi-cultural and personalities environment
• Able to respect deadlines
• Able to work overtime when required