Shop Quality Supervisor

Matrix Service Company•Bakersfield, CA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Quality Supervisor plans, directs, performs, and supervises company quality control functions and activities. This role provides specialized technical expertise in support of the Quality program, including specialized inspection and testing techniques, quality training, statistical methods, audits, quality tools for problem solving and assessment. The supervisor will also perform and report on NDE inspections and testing activities, coordinate 3rd party inspections, and prepare turnover packages. Maintaining shop readiness for certification programs like ASME and AISC, managing NCRs, and acting as a liaison for customer inspectors are key responsibilities. The position requires applying knowledge of quality systems to validate contractually required standards, maintaining a presence on the shop floor to address quality and safety issues, and managing equipment calibration. Training shop personnel on quality standards and participating in issue resolution and continuous improvement are also essential. The role involves using judgment to interpret issues, develop best practices, and may include directing resources and guiding less experienced team members.

Requirements

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is required.
5+ years related experience in QA/QC.
Thorough working knowledge of regulatory agency quality assurance and quality control activities.
Experience must have been in steel fabrication.
Proven ability to supervise personnel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be proficient in computer skills including use of Microsoft Office products.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

LA City Dept of Building and Safety “Quality Control Inspector” certification is preferred.
Current certification in a related discipline specific inspection process (e.g. ASNT Level II, NACE etc.) preferred.
Advance degree or training is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, performs, and supervises company quality control functions and activities.
Provides specialized technical expertise in support of the Quality program.
Performs and reports on NDE inspections and testing activities.
Coordinates 3rd party inspections and reviews reports for accuracy and compliance.
Prepares, organizes, and submits weld maps, record drawings, and final turnover packages.
Plans, conducts, and documents Welder Performance Qualification Testing.
Maintains shop at an “Audit Ready” condition for certification programs, including ASME and AISC.
Maintains NCR site and associated activities to provide accurate data to management.
Acts as liaison for customer inspectors or customer representatives.
Applies knowledge of quality systems and tools to validate and verify contractually required standards.
Maintains presence on shop floor and addresses quality and safety issues.
Manages measuring and test equipment calibration activities and storage.
Performs Quality training to shop personnel, as needed.
Responsible for maintaining quality standard of products and the procedures and materials that go into work scope.
Aligns quality management function with the performance needs of product lines.
Actively participates in issue resolution and continuous improvement activities.
Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks.
Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices.
May direct resources, prioritize tasks, and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Performs other duties, as assigned.