Quality Manager

Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Quality Assurance Department, Test Laboratory, and Welding Department at a manufacturing facility specializing in welding consumables. This role ensures full compliance with ISO 19443, ASME, RCC-M, and other applicable nuclear industry standards. The Quality Manager drives continuous improvement, oversees product and process quality, and ensures that all quality systems and documentation meet the stringent requirements of nuclear applications.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage the site’s Quality Assurance function, ensuring full alignment with ISO 19443 and nuclear industry expectations.
• Develop and implement site-wide quality goals, procedures, and systems tailored to the production of welding consumables used in nuclear applications.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all departments, including welding operations and testing.
• Maintain and communicate a comprehensive Quality Plan to ensure the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) complies with ISO 19443, ASME Section II and IX, RCC-M, and internal Key Operational Indicators (KOIs).
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Technology, and Supply Chain teams to ensure consistent product quality, reliable raw material sourcing, and timely delivery.
• Work closely with the Compliance Officer to ensure accurate and timely Certificates of Material Test Reports (CMTRs), traceability, and regulatory documentation.
• Define and implement clear quality standards and inspection criteria for welding consumables, including fluxes, wires, and electrodes, with a focus on nuclear-grade requirements.
• Oversee manufacturing and testing procedures to ensure proper execution and compliance; deliver targeted quality training to staff, including nuclear-specific quality awareness.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality procedures and improvement initiatives, including change management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Manage quality inspection and product release programs for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods, ensuring full traceability and documentation.
• Ensure proper documentation control and execution of formal Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Support internal and external audits, including ISO 19443 certification, ASME code compliance, and customer-specific nuclear audits.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Drive supplier quality initiatives and ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards for raw materials and outsourced processes.
• Maintain awareness of evolving nuclear quality standards and regulatory changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in welding consumables or metals.
• Proven leadership in Quality Assurance, including implementation of plant-wide quality systems and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 standards; experience with ASME Section II, V, and IX, and RCC-M standards is required.
• Experience supporting nuclear industry compliance and audits is highly preferred.
  
  

Certification AND SKILLS

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification are preferred.
• Quality Engineer certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, SPC, and quality improvement tools.
• Effective project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a lean, metric-driven environment.
• Proficiency in documentation control systems and computer applications.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Results-driven and detail-oriented.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.
• Analytical thinking with strategic and tactical focus.
• Comfortable working in a lean, performance-driven environment.
• High ethical standards and commitment to nuclear safety and compliance.
  
  

Additional Notes

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
  
  

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Can lift to 30 lbs.
• You can work on your feet for up to 4 continuous hours
  
  

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.