Quality Assurance Manager

Arcosa Wind Towers is currently seeking a Quality Manager. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the quality function including inspection, procedural documentation, and all other related sub-functions. This position reports directly to the QA Sr Manager.

Our parent company, Arcosa, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a growth-oriented manufacturer of infrastructure-related products and services with leading positions in construction, energy, and transportation markets. At Arcosa we are unified in our commitment to build a better world. To accomplish our vision, we advance a safety-focused and Environmental/Social/Governance-driven culture by remaining steadfast to our Value Statements: We are committed to being Innovative, Focused & Results Oriented. We act with integrity by remaining Principled, Honest, and Fair. We make things happen by being Agile, Driven, and Passionate. We win together by being Collaborative, Dedicated, and United. We activate the potential of our people, which makes Arcosa the best place to work in our industry! Come join our team!

Location: Belen, NM

What You’ll do:

• Manage NDT technicians completing the following evaluation methods preferred: Straight Beam Lamination and Angle Beam scanning, Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing, and Magnetic Particle Testing
• Continue to develop, execute, and successfully maintain the plant’s quality system and all applicable quality certifications
• Work with fellow department staff members (Operations, Maintenance, HR, Materials, Safety, etc.) to ensure compliance with procedures and audit established procedures internally and externally
• Lead, train, coach, and develop Quality Department personnel on quality requirements, procedures, testing and usage of measuring tools
• Identify potential areas of risk and make recommendations for solutions
• Develop reports on quality trends and report trends to BU President and Plant Manager, as well as other staff members
• Identify process improvement initiatives and execute projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost.
• Work with fellow staff members on root cause analysis and corrective action resolutions for identified issues and concerns
• Manage scheduling to insure complete coverage of inspectors
• Monitors schedule to accomplish manufacturing goals
• Exercises independent judgment
• All other job duties as assigned or required

What you’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quality or manufacturing-related discipline or an equivalent level of experience
• 5 years in heavy steel fabrication and welding inspection or quality analysis
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred
• Expertise in relevant NDT methods (VT, UT, MT, PT)
• Experience guiding a quality team through ISO 9001:2015 surveillance and certification audits
• Must be able to implement VT inspection certification process for inspectors
• Experience with ISO quality systems
• Demonstrated successful experience leading a departmental function in a manufacturing facility
• Expert level of knowledge in welding and/or manufacturing procedures and qualifications
• Understanding of what key performance indicators are and the metrics used in cost of poor quality
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Well-versed in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency
• The ability to maintain reliable and predictable good attendance

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position
• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.