Quality Manager (Job ID: )

Colonna's Shipyard•Norfolk, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Colonna’s Shipyard is seeking a Quality Manager at our Facility in Norfolk, VA. The Quality Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their assigned area of the Quality Department. The Quality Manager is responsible for aiding in the development of subordinates and aiding in the development, implementation, and surveillance of the Quality Management System (QMS). The position is located onsite in Norfolk, VA and may require hours beyond a standard work week to support business operations, as needed, and may require local or out of the area travel.

Requirements

Must have 5+ years of quality management experience in manufacturing (steel construction), engineering services, or technical field to include experience in roles with quality related responsibilities for assigned area.
Must have knowledge of quality techniques and systems, including quality specifications and/or advanced quality systems.
Must have exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Department of Defense contracting direct experience with government customer relations in a maritime setting is strongly preferred.
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) program and certification direct experience is strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of nondestructive testing with current NDT Level II quals through ASNT is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related quality or engineering field is strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 Standards and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage/oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned area of the Quality Department.
Maintain/manage/oversee documents, records, data, and objective quality evidence (OQE).
Provide copies of the documents as required to internal and external customers.
Responsible for ensuring adequate and timely OQE submittals to customers, as required.
Generates, reviews, and/or submits Process Control Procedures (PCPs), Test and Inspection (T&I) Plans, Required Reports, Condition Reports, etc.
Aids in the creation, maintenance, and updating of QMS documents, as directed.
Liaison between Colonna’s Shipyard and customers to answer and investigate any discrepancies, concerns, and/or issues that may arise.
Assists or leads in preparing the Quality Department to meet external certification or customer audit requirements, which may include full preparation for assigned areas.
Conduct or participate in meetings, as needed, to discuss a variety of quality matters including past audits, senior management review meetings, status of CARs, OFI implementation, and/or other quality matters.
Train Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production, Project, and Program personnel on Quality Plans, Procedures, Work Instructions, Contract and Customer Requirements, and other quality matters as needed.
Participates/conducts weekly departmental meetings to discuss quality topics in assigned area.
Participates and leads quality focused requirements during various phases of product life cycle in assigned area.
Perform internal audits per audit schedule.
Assigned additional tasks/duties as required.