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Posted Apr 3Site Quality Manager (NDT Level 3)
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- - Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.
- - Drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality metrics tracking Quality Team Development: - Build and scale a high-performing quality team, including inspectors, NDT technicians, and quality engineers.
- - Develop training programs and certification pathways for NDT and inspection staff.
- - Mentor and coach team members to ensure technical excellence and career growth Inspection & Process Control (Shipbuilding): - Establish inspection plans and hold points for shipbuilding processes, including welding, fabrication, and machining.
- - Ensure proper application of NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT, etc.) in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- - Oversee weld quality control, including procedure qualification records (PQRs), welding procedure specifications (WPS), and welder qualifications.
- - Support design for manufacturability and quality (DFM/DFQ) initiatives.
- - Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances NDT Leadership and Compliance: - Serve as the site NDT Level III authority, responsible for procedure approval and certification oversight.
- Audit & Continuous Improvement: - Lead internal and external audits, including ISO certification audits. - Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor quality performance. - Implement Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce defects and improve efficiency. - Drive a culture of quality and accountability across the organization.
Requirements
- This role requires deep expertise in non-destructive testing (NDT), welding inspection, and ISO-based QMS implementation in a manufacturing or shipbuilding environment.
- RESPONSIBILITIES - QMS Development and Implementation: - Lead the development and deployment of a site-wide Quality Management System from the ground up, aligned with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
- - Identify resource needs (personnel, equipment, tools) required to support quality objectives.
- - Develop and maintain NDT procedures in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ASNT, AWS, ASTM).
- QUALIFICATIONS - NDT Level III certification (ASNT or equivalent) required. - Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent strongly preferred. - Minimum of 5+ years of