Manager, Quality Assurance

Manager Quality Assurance

Role Summary

Lead the site Quality Assurance and Quality Control function to ensure product conformity regulatory compliance and effective implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS). The role oversees quality planning inspection audits supplier quality product release team capability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC activities across incoming in-process final inspection and supplier quality.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001 API Monogram PED/CE Marking ATEX customer and statutory requirements.
• Act as Management Representative for the QMS and coordinate with customers certification bodies notified bodies and third-party inspectors.
• Authorize release of API-monogrammed products and ensure compliance with applicable API standards customer specifications inspection plans and work instructions.
• Manage audits nonconformities root-cause analysis corrective actions risk assessments and Management of Change activities.
• Ensure appropriate inspection resources product traceability document control testing validation and record retention.
• Drive supplier quality improvement through audits site visits training and quality-at-source practices.
• Monitor quality KPIs and lead Lean continuous-improvement and customer-satisfaction initiatives.
• Recruit coach train and develop Quality team members while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ASNT Level II or III certification in relevant NDT methods.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Green Belt certification.
• Valid visual acuity certification for inspection activities.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of valve manufacturing testing welding inspection metrology and materials.
• Working knowledge of API ASTM ISO ASME NACE ANSI CE ATEX BS EN and DIN standards.
• Expertise in QMS supplier quality CAPA root-cause analysis audit management and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership communication planning problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP Microsoft Office OEPDMS Omni Docs MII and ISO Quest.