We are currently looking for a Quality Control Manager who will report to Director, Quality Control and contribute to ensure compliance of manufactured valves at delivery.
What we offerIn addition to a job that matches your ambitions, with varied and enriching assignments, joining Velan means becoming part of a passionate team and enjoying exceptional working conditions:
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- 401(k)
- Health and benefits plan
- Paid time off during the holidays
- 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
ResponsibilitiesCompliance
- 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!
