Quality Control Manager

Rising Edge Group•Dallas, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on. Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first. Reporting to the Director, HSEQ, the Quality Manager, US is responsible for the overall development, management, coordination, and delivery of the Quality Management System for the company’s US portfolio of projects. The Quality Manager, US is accountable for the planning and drafting of projects’ quality system requirements (including Inspection and test Plans) and implementation of projects’ quality control plans, while ensuring that the Rising Edge’s quality management system is ISO 9001 compliant. This role is responsible to for the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle of the QMS and will work with the Quality Manager, Canada on improvements as required. The Quality Manager US is a working manager position and will provide technical support to the Field Quality Inspectors while monitoring quality assurance activities aimed to establish system efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

Experience in Risk identification and management, change management and continuous improvement strongly preferred
Must have prior experience in developing and maintaining QMS, product conformity, materials management systems and general knowledge of Project and Construction Management
At least 7 years of Quality assurance and Quality control experience, preferably in a construction industry, required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training
Having at least 10 years of field experience in High Voltage industry would be an asset
Electrical Journeyman Certificate would be an asset
Ability to conduct internal audits effectively, gather requirements, results analysis and standards interpretation considered an asset
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required
Proficient in MS SharePoint, MS Word, and MS Excel
Bluebeam and internal data systems (procore, sitedocs etc) are an asset
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Ability to interpret contracts

Nice To Haves

Having at least 10 years of field experience in High Voltage industry would be an asset
Electrical Journeyman Certificate would be an asset
Ability to conduct internal audits effectively, gather requirements, results analysis and standards interpretation considered an asset
Bluebeam and internal data systems (procore, sitedocs etc) are an asset

Responsibilities

Determine annual objectives through quarterly management SWOT analysis and continuously review and maintain the department’s core documents for improvement and risk mitigation in quality assurance and control
Be the main point of contact for Clients, Project Managers and Subcontractors in the field and support Quality Inspectors and Field Engineers.
Review bids for projects and provide support for estimates.
Prepare all quality related aspects of projects for execution and completion including advancement into new geographic areas.
Participate in and support Inspectors to conduct internal and external site audits and conduct frequent jobsite inspections based on compliance with corporate, federal, and state policies, practices, and procedures
Ensure compliance of non-conformance reporting (NCR) process by managing and monitoring NCR database and ensure that proper records and resolutions have been submitted
Function as a liaison with client’s auditors and assume responsibility for ensuring corrective actions with clients’ specifications.
Conduct and/or manage Inspectors’ root cause analysis and assist project personnel with implementation of corrective actions
Continually develop and review inspection and test procedures
Ensure QMS processes are developed, maintained, and followed, as well as the development of technical and quality requirement for external providers
Manage all QA/QC field inspectors and provide site leadership in all areas of quality management systems
Work closely with the Canadian Quality Manager to align systems and processes across the company under one QMS