Quality Control Manager

Veritas Steel LLC•Eau Claire, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring, and executing activities related to ensuring the quality of structural steel fabrication. The manager operates with urgency to ensure fabrication work meets established quality standards, applicable specifications, and regulatory requirements. They work with the company-wide QC team to establish quality standards and procedures, and conduct quality improvement studies and projects.

Requirements

MUST HOLD A CURRENT CWI or ASNT VT Level II
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques
Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing statistical analysis)
Good understanding of blue prints & shop drawings
Excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills
Able to analyze complex problems & generate solutions
Interact professionally with a wide variety of people situations
Available to occasionally travel across the United States by auto or air
Knowledge of structural steel fabrication, coatings, application, and non-destructive testing methods
Extremely strong time management and organizational ability
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
Minimum 5 years’ experience leading a quality control function with welding in a heavy manufacturing environment
NACE or SSPC Level I paint certification, or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bridge experience preferred
UT/MT/VT level II certifications, preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall management of the quality function at assigned plant
Manage established quality program to ensure that the fabricated steel will fit as planned, meets customer specifications, & delivery schedules
Work closely with Production Management/Project Management to ensure appropriate quality procedures are complied with & accurate documentation is maintained on every project
Responsible for administering the AISC program at assigned plant, ensure ALL employees understand & follow AISC standards, & shop is prepared & passes AISC audits
Supervise QC Inspectors
Provide assistance and/or training where appropriate, counsel employees on improving performance, conduct performance appraisals, & initiate disciplinary action when necessary
Determine appropriate course of action by analyzing issues, working closely with appropriate Veritas Steel employees & owner’s engineers to determine course of action & accountability
Work closely with DOT Inspectors to schedule required inspection, ensure that appropriate documentation is completed & filed in a timely manner
Establish & maintain professional working relationships with customer engineers & DOT representatives
Keep informed on progress of current & future projects by attending regular production meetings
Manage welder certification program, ensure welders qualified per owner’s requirements, keep appropriate records
Read new project specifications; plan & conduct prefabrication meetings on the new projects according to established company quality policies, customer, DOT, & Industry standard requirements; & ensure welding procedures, PQRs, WPSs, & qualified welders are tested per customer requirements
Supervise hold point status, review inspection reports, and maintain up to date logs of project inspection progress
Oversee tool calibration program
Perform inspection of welds, dimensions, materials, fasteners, and coatings
Resolve customer concerns in a timely manner
Membership of the Plant Leadership team, involved in planning and operations.
Manage established internal & outsourced non-destructive testing programs
Run internal Magnetic Particle Testing program
Maintain & update Veritas Steel’s Quality Control Manual on a regular basis