Manager Quality Assurance

Summary:

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) at each of the 3 Alberta-based manufacturing facilities. The role leads quality assurance and quality control activities, drives continuous improvement, manages nonconformances, and is management representative for the company’s ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1 certifications.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

- Management representative of the company quality management system, responsible for general oversight and maintaining the API Q1 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications for each facility.

- Travel between facilities in Calgary and Leduc periodically as required, managing teams of inspectors and related staff.

- Ensure that processes needed for the quality management system are established, implemented, maintained, and continually improved.

- Lead and coordinate nonconformance investigation and root cause analysis.

- Lead and coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventative actions.

- Lead and participate in internal and external audits as required.

- Assist with new product development and continuous improvement by integrating quality control tools into processes.

- Participate in training, safety meetings, and other duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge

- Effectively manage and influence people. Enforce all quality procedures/instructions at each location.

- A strong aptitude for technical writing, able to understand complex processes and document in clear and concise ways appropriate for the intended audience.

- Mechanically inclined, ability to learn and understand manufacturing processes to help determine root cause of quality issues.

- Keen attention to detail, with strong aptitude to understand technical drawings.

- Good computer skills, including an understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs.

- Team player with good verbal and written communication skills, able to follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English

Education

- Relevant post-secondary education.

- Experience working in quality management systems based on quality standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1.

- Lead or internal auditor training or certification is an asset.

Experience

- 6+ years of direct QC experience in a manufacturing or machining

- Drivers license and own a vehicle, able to drive between Calgary and Leduc as needed.

- Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking, accountable, and able to work with minimal supervision.

- Dedicated to continuous improvement.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.