Quality Assurance Manager

Primary Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION

- Becoming very knowledgeable as a subject matter expert (SME) for all specifications which the manufactured hardware (product) must meet.

- Excellent communication and coordination with Production leaders & Sr. Management is required.

- Provide oversight management and facilitates documentation on required inspection records including non-conformances and corrective actions as applicable.

- Require a large amount of time at the factory and on the production floor, coordinating with Quality personnel

- highly organized, very proactive, and be able to quickly come up to speed on new concepts

- Willing to lead a small team of Inspectors and Quality Team personnel.

- Hands-on oversite with the implementation of a new Factory-level Quality System to meet day to day Production process requirements and customer specifications.

- Assist with refinement of Quality Dept. documentation such as Production Work Instructions, Quality Record Inspection forms and other related forms.

- Assist/facilitate communication between Operations Management & Engineering regarding Non-Conformance dispositions/resolution or procedural problems.

- Become extremely knowledgeable on the Product Specification(s) and can interact & regularly communicate with the Customer (Customer Quality Engineering and Reliability), competently representing the organization in all Quality matters.

- Experience implementing Quality processes in manufacturing systems, solid understanding of general inspection methods for welding fabrication (automated and manual), VT/MT/UT Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, and anti-corrosion/coatings familiarity applied to product inspection processes.

- Previous experience with oversight and audit of in-process build documentation (Travelers, NC’s, Inspection records, other)

- Ultimately responsible for final product Signoffs, Pre-ship Review Reqt’s, and issuance of Certificate(s) of Conformance to spec as well as shipping/uploading EIDP (build data pkg) to Customer as required.

Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities

- To carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental works instructions.

- To contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.

- Comply with all Keystone Tower Systems Company and HSE procedures and policies

Education & Experience Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Previous experience with Production Manufacturing in a structured Quality role highly desired.

- Solid understanding or experience following or managing Quality processes in a manufacturing/factory environment.

- Experience with large/industrial machinery and heavy manufacturing a plus.

- Fabrication and/or machining experience a plus.

- Technical background such as Quality/Reliability Inspector or Technician, Mechanical and/or Electronics Technician, or Manufacturing Engineer highly desired.

- Previous Quality Inspection experience and certification highly desired.

Job Requirements

- Ability to commute/work in a factory manufacturing environment located within the panhandle region of TX.

- Ability to effectively communicate with and administratively manage personnel as a positive team leader.

- Proficient in standard MS Office applications – Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint.

- Experience with Gmail/Gmail Calendar functions, Slack Messenger, Drop Box a plus.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Extremely organized, able to work on several tasks in parallel related to Production WIP.

- Very careful and detail oriented with paperwork and general communication.

- Able to work independently as well as with a team.

- Very strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to always interact professionally with external vendors and Customers.

- Familiarity and/or experience working with or referencing complex technical specifications to resolve/facilitate necessary repair or quality dispositions.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

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- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.

- Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly.)

- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).

- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).

- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).

- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.