Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager-Structural Steel

RAI•Athens, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Reinicke Athens Inc. (RAI) is a single-source steel fabricator and industrial construction firm providing comprehensive design, engineering, fabrication, and erection services. We are AISC certified in both fabrication and erection, and our in-house capabilities allow us to provide fast response, maximum flexibility, and seamless coordination throughout every phase of a project. Our state-of-the-art facilities feature advanced robotic equipment and in-house detailing, blasting, painting, and finish-coating capabilities. RAI is an industry leader because of our people. We work hard to create an environment built on lasting relationships, teamwork, and accountability. We are committed to building teams of honest, dedicated professionals who take pride in their work and are passionate about creating a better environment for our employees, customers, business partners, and communities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience developing, implementing, or managing quality programs within a structural steel fabrication, metal fabrication, or manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of AISC and AWS requirements as they relate to structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication
Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
Experience interpreting welding specifications, drawings, codes, and project requirements
Strong understanding of welding processes, inspection requirements, and fabrication quality standards
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to train, coach, and develop employees at various levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Prior experience participating in or managing an AISC Fabricator Certification audit strongly preferred
NDT Level I (UT) certification or the ability to obtain certification is highly desired

Responsibilities

Manage and continuously improve RAI’s AISC quality program and associated quality-management processes
Prepare for and support annual AISC certification audits, including maintaining required documentation, procedures, records, and corrective actions
Ensure structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication meets applicable AISC, AWS, customer, and project specifications
Inspect and/or oversee inspection of welds, welding consumables, base materials, cut and formed parts, layout work, coatings, and finished products
Review project welding specifications, drawings, and quality requirements and work with operations to resolve fabrication challenges
Ensure Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) are current, approved, and properly implemented for applicable projects
Identify, document, investigate, and resolve quality issues and non-conformances in a timely and cost-effective manner
Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date inspection and quality records
Partner with shop management to develop and implement annual quality and technical training programs for new and experienced employees
Train and coach welders and shop personnel on welding quality, fabrication requirements, best practices, and applicable specifications
Work collaboratively with fabrication, engineering, detailing, project management, and field personnel to address quality concerns
Represent RAI, as needed, during field investigations involving product quality, conformance, or fabrication-related issues
Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and prevention of recurring non-conformances
Maintain strong internal and external customer satisfaction through consistent product quality and responsiveness
Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of company and customer information and conduct business in an ethical and professional manner
Support the safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects while maintaining expected quality standards