Quality Assurance Manager

Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Fort Pierce, FL / Onsite

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000/year + Benefits

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee the development and maintenance of quality programs, systems, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with policies and that the performance and quality of services conform to established standards and agency guidelines.

To assure compliance, provide expertise and guidance in interpreting policies, regulatory and/or governmental regulations, and agency guidelines. Works directly with operating entities to provide process analysis oversight on a continuing basis to enforce requirements and meet guidelines. Leads audit and inspection preparation, resolution of audit and inspection findings, and liaises with auditing groups and inspectors through all stages of the audits. Ensures the quality assurance programs and policies are maintained and modified regularly.

Review bids and proposals and provide advice and support to Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Overseeing integration and testing activities for products.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise QC personnel.
• Train new and existing employees on our policies and procedures.
• Maintain a highly motivated workforce.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain our ASME Section VIII Boiler and Pressure vessel program.
• Manage and maintain our NQA-1 quality program.
• Manage and maintain WPS, PQR, and WQTR qualifications in accordance with ASME Section IX
• Ensure program manuals are updated and distributed as required.
• Perform general and project-specific oversight to ensure quality program requirements are completed properly.
• Review documentation to ensure contractual and quality program requirements are understood and met.
• Maintain the approved supplier lists.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of inspection records and nonconforming material reports.
• Responsible for investigation and closure of customer and field complaints.
• Manage personnel qualification and training activities as required by the QA program. Ensure the required activities are scheduled. Ensure records of completed activities are received and properly maintained.
• Monitor and maintain operational integrity of instruments, gages, and specialized measurement equipment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills required.
• Able to read, understand, create, and edit engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Superior negotiation skills in both internal and external settings.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension skills.
• Good active listening skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Masterful organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent customer relations and leadership skills are required.
• Must maintain professionalism in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to read and write complex spreadsheets.
• Able to handle the responsibility and pressure of meeting deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a quality professional working under an ISO, NQA-1, and/or ASME Section VIII-based quality assurance program.
• Excellent knowledge of metal fabrication, pipe fabrication, machining, welding, and coating/paint processes.
• Level II Inspector Certifications (VT, PT, MP) in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A preferred.
• Knowledge of welding processes desirable (CWI Certification)