QA MANAGER EAST COAST MSO

Lyon Shipyard & Fabrication LLC•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Oversees and evaluates the daily responsibilities of Quality Inspectors to ensure adherence to the Quality Management System. Guarantees consistent quality production through process verification and documentation review. Engages with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards. Develops and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols to align with customer specifications and requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
5 years’ experience (military/marine or ship repair industry preferred).
Working knowledge of shipyard, maritime, preferred.
Possessing a comprehensive understanding of Navy ship repair processes and procedures is highly desirable.
Knowledge of NAVSEA standard items, the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual, NAVSHIPS Technical Manuals, Department of Defense standards, and military specifications is highly advantageous.
Ability to work at a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability and tolerance to meet due dates and deadlines and/or time constraints.
Ability to evaluate and analyze departmental and industry trends.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize Microsoft office applications.
Ability to resolve complaints and negotiate with others.

Responsibilities

Ensures adherence to the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), production standards, and customer specifications.
Oversees and orchestrates the operations and procedures of the Quality Assurance department, as well as the daily activities and responsibilities of direct reports.
Oversees Quality Assurance team members ensuring strong performance and operational success. Administers performance reviews, coaching, and development activities as necessary. Manages the internal audit program to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
Engages in external audits to assess the suitability of suppliers for utilization.
Provides employee training and technical leadership.
Manages the organization's corrective action program, encompassing both Corrective Action and Preventative Action requests associated with production activities, to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Oversees the non-destructive testing (NDT) program, ensuring compliance with inspector certifications, conducting surveillance of ongoing welding processes, and reviewing weld packages for quality assurance.
Manages the calibration processes and oversees programs related to non-conforming materials.
Facilitates, documents, and ensures compliance with training programs as required by the Quality Management System (QMS).
Provide health and safety leadership and direction to Division, Department, Branch Offices and Project Managers.
Serve as the corporate environmental, health and safety subject matter expert with clients, regulators, and Company staff working on projects or designing proposal responses.
Manage environmental, health and safety resources and related departmental budgets.
Manage corporate environmental, health and safety staff.
Consistently demonstrates punctuality, adheres to management directives, fosters positive collaboration with colleagues, complies with organizational policies and procedures, and actively contributes to achieving team and company goals with initiative and commitment.
Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.