Quality Control Manager

Velan is a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. Founded in Montreal, the company is recognized for the quality of its products, its technical expertise, and its human and collaborative corporate culture.

We are currently seeking a Quality Control Manager who will report to Director, Quality Control and contribute to ensure compliance of manufactured valves at delivery.

What we offer:

- Competitive salary and bonus

- 401(k) and 401(k) matching

- Health and benefits plan

- Paid time off during the holiday

- Reimbursement of professional association membership fees

- Contribution to tuition reimbursement

- Reimbursement of annual gym fees and other wellness initiatives

- Free on-site parking

- Company events (health, family, sports, etc.)

- Fast career progression and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities:

Compliance

- Assure plant compliance to our quality certification

- Assist the QA Manager in deploying internal procedures and Quality work instructions

- Ensure that materials, processes, and finished goods meet the quality standards set by the organization

- Organize and participate in quality audits, performed by internal or external auditors. Structure and follow corrective actions

- Control non-conforming product to the extent described in the Quality Manual

- Coordinate and follow Return of Goods (RGA) investigations

- Maintain records and prepare reports relative to the work

Reporting

- Develop, maintain, and analyze quality related metrics and key of performance indicators to identify nonconformities and initiate quality improvement plans across the plant

- Prepare and present reports on plant quality status and activities when required

- Support plant to meet rework cost targets by monitoring the Cost Of Non Quality (CONQ) KPI

- Work in close collaboration with production leaders (Value Stream Managers and supervisors) to implement quality metrics/KPIs in production cells to address quality issues and help cells to meet rework cost reduction targets

Leadership and client support

- Lead rapid intervention team (ANDON) to support the resolution of production line disruptions due to non-conformities and technical support

- Lead ANDON team to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to eliminate defect recurrence, thereby supporting on-time delivery and enhancing customer satisfaction

- Interact with customer representatives/inspectors and regulatory authorities

- Organize and participate, as needed, to customer witness activities (Test, paint, NDT, final inspections, etc.)

Supervision

- Supervise the unionized QC personnel during the performance of their duties, offering both technical and non-technical guidance

- Evaluate and verify employees’ performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques

- Develop and train QC personnel and shop employees in accordance with QA procedures and instructions

Your profile

- College Diploma in a technical discipline preferred

- Minimum of 10 years’ related experience in Quality Control, ideally in a valve manufacturing environment

- ASME, piping, pressure vessels

- Knowledge of the relevant ASME/ASTM specifications (as determined by product and Supervisor)

- Green Belt or more is an asset

- Knowledge of QA Manuals and practices with respect to manufacturing, certification, marking and stamping requirements as applicable to relevant codes and standards, ISO9001

- Proficiency in the office suite

- US Citizenship required

- Ability to work under pressure and time management skills

- Superior problem solving skills

- Detail oriented

- Leadership and communication abilities

If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take on this challenge, we would love to learn more about you!

This role is 100% on site with occasional required travel to our Canadian headquarters, located in Montreal. Successful candidates must be able to travel to Canada. This role is contingent on successful background check and drug test.

Velan Valves is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call 802-863-2561.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Williston, VT 05495 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Williston, VT 05495: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person