Nuclear Supplier Quality Manager

Chart Industries•Allentown, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Chart’s core business is centered around the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment. Chart’s mission is to provide full solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ – clean power, clean water, clean food, and clean industrials. The diverse applications we service echo our commitment to sustainability. This is a temporary assignment, with the potential of converting to permanent. We are looking for a Nuclear Supplier Quality Manager for our office in Allentown, PA. This position will be responsible for developing and leading the execution of Chart Energy and Chemicals' nuclear supplier quality program to drive compliance, safety, quality and continuous improvement, and to ensure business objectives are achieved. This person will also ensure the proper implementation of regulatory, standard, and customer quality requirements, especially in the nuclear field.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or quality assurance
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in quality, engineering, nuclear operations, manufacturing, sourcing or equivalent discipline
2+ years of experience in a technical role within a Quality Assurance (QA) program in a regulated industry
Nuclear Lead Quality Auditor certification
Ability and willingness to travel to Chart E&C sites and suppliers up to 40% of the time as required
Ability to use computers. Frequent use of computer equipment

Nice To Haves

Engineering or other technical degree; Master’s Degree in business / engineering
Prior management experience
Experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers
Experience working within a nuclear QA program in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Engineering, Operations or Sourcing activities
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes
Strong leader capable of working successfully in matrix organization, as part of a cross-functional team to drive impactful results
In-depth knowledge of the disciplines of quality and sourcing management, including supplier development / management, quality systems
International and/or procurement experience
Product quality experience in a high technology and/or highly regulated industry (ASME Section III experience highly preferred, ASME Section V, experience with Commercial Grade Dedication, knowledge of supplier qualification for CGDs (methods and application as referenced in NQA-1, Subpart 2.14), 10 CFR Part 21 reportability, CFSI, and Section IX welding experience highly preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills; inclusive leadership style; proven ability to build and motivate a strong team
Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex situations and drive projects to completion, including schedule control.
Ability to communicate & collaborate effectively at all levels; strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP) systems
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification.
Experience implementing and sustaining continuous improvement through Lean tools, including KPI/metrics to drive improvement

Responsibilities

Lead and direct Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) activities focusing on supplier approval, qualification, non-conformance management, supplier surveillance and quality initiatives
Manage a growing Supplier Quality team; promote team morale, involvement and ownership
Encourage excellence in compliance, customer service, safety, quality and productivity and drive continuous improvement
Provide technical guidance to a global supply base to assure product and process compliance with regulatory requirements and engineering specifications and drawings
Work proactively with suppliers to define specific quality requirements; including development of inspection, verification, and qualification plans, in addition to tests and processes to assure products and services meet the quality requirements
Monitor supplier non-conformance performance, and drive root-cause analyses, corrective actions and process improvements to reduce defects and Cost of Poor Quality
Use systems, data and tools to articulate current and potential future quality/performance issues within suppliers and/or internal supply chain
Own supplier performance, ensuring process robustness, capability, compliance, and executing improvement projects where needed
Work collaboratively with Engineering & Purchasing teams to develop strategic supplier quality plan and implementation.
Work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams to identify and mitigate any risks that may affect the quality and delivery of purchased components.
Continue to develop and strengthen supplier partner relationships
Write and review technical quality documents, plans and procedures
Support the development of supplier quality engineering and leadership talent