QC Manager

Quality Manager

Business: Critical Flow Solutions

Department: Operations

Location: Channelview, TX

Reports To: General Manager

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

As the Quality Manager you will manage the activities of employees engaged in Quality and work with the welding processes and employees in the shop. You will monitor workflow and address quality issues when they arise. You are responsible for setting priorities based on planning’s input and ensuring these priorities are met. You will conduct daily/weekly meetings with staff to maintain a consistent level of communication between their team, Leadership, and the other functional teams in the facility. You will maintain and report out appropriate metrics for the department and inspect product to drawing, customer, and contract requirements. You will also ensure compliance to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) standard and maintaining certification, and the safety of workers in the organization by setting safety policies for the department. 

Principal Activities:

You will:

• Maintains compliance with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard

• Manage employees’ daily activities to ensure production efficiencies

• Ensure the inspection team meets the production schedule

• Work with Planning and Manufacturing to set priorities

• Work with and assist in the management of welding procedures and processes for the shop

• Provide daily / weekly metrics for throughput, first pass yield, etc

• Manage employees’ hours and schedule overtime as required

• Inspect product to ensure contract and drawing requirements are met

• Notify the appropriate support personnel when there are questions on product quality, drawing

requirements, etc

• Support Government and Customer source inspection

• Hold daily / weekly team meetings

• Train employees in fundamentals of production inspection as well as cross train the staff in all facets of

the inspection process

• Assign tasks and projects to employees

• Counsel employees and provide verbal or written disciplinary actions as required

• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a safe and orderly condition

• Set goals and conduct annual performance reviews

• Meet attendance and punctuality requirements for the position

• Maintain ASME Code Program with current U, U2 and Repair Stamps

• Perform other duties as assigned

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Previous or Current Level II in PT,MT,UT,RT & VT

• Must have experience in developing, qualifying and writing Welding Procedures in accordance with

ASME IX

• Results oriented with sound judgment

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills

• Superior interpersonal skills

• Ability to perform multi-faceted projects in rapidly changing environment

• Resourceful and well organized

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Welding Engineering, or

equivalent experience

• At least 8 years’ relevant experience in hands on manufacturing or 12+ years' experience in a machine

shop environment in a Quality role or a combination of both.

• Minimum of 5 years in a Supervisory role preferred.

• Experience working with ASME Section V, VIII, and IX is essential

• Direct hands on experience working in a quality / inspection function

• Experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma a plus 

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• PTO and family leave

• 401(k)

• Work Life Balance

• Career Development

• Other Benefits & Perks

About Critical Flow Solutions

Critical Flow Solutions’ unmatched expertise in design and engineering of severe-service equipment for delayed coking and fluid catalytic cracking have earned our brands a place as a recognized industry leaders for mission-critical valves and flow control equipment around the globe for nearly seven decades. Since the revolutionary introduction of our specialized isolation technology in 2001, the reliability of Critical Flow Solutions’ sealing technology has allowed refiners across the industry to automate dangerous processes, keeping personnel safely out of harm’s way. By leveraging the experiences of partnerships with customers operating our equipment all over the world, we have continued to innovate and improve the performance of our technologies. Our drive for continuous innovation and world class customer service allows us to provide solutions that result in less downtime, simplified maintenance at turnaround, and decreased cost of operation for our customers. Today, Critical Flow Solutions serves global markets with a reputation steeped in excellence. We are leading through constant innovation while maintaining core values of integrity, quality, and customer focus.

Our people are what sets Critical Flow Solutions apart. Our imaginative and talented team tailors solutions to each of our customers’ needs, building lasting partnerships based on teamwork and trust. With Critical Flow Solutions, customers gain more than just a great product with great customer service – they gain a lasting partner and collaborator.

Critical Flow Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruiting and hiring through separation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing and fostering an inclusive workplace for all our team members.