Senior Quality Manager - Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

Job title: Senior Quality Manager - Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

About the Role Senior Quality Manager leading a team of SQS Inspectors across multiple markets and projects with minimal corporate supervision. Responsible for recruiting and developing SQS Inspectors to evaluate fabrication procedures and products against contract specifications, codes, standards, and datasheets. May self-perform inspections as needed.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team of SQS Inspectors across multiple markets, districts and projects with minimal supervision.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor and supervise district and project quality control personnel (including quality inspectors and quality managers).
• Coordinate quality control staffing on projects and assign qualified personnel; work with other districts to share resources.
• Assist project teams in setting up the quality department and in project kick-off and pre-job planning.
• Identify proper Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists and other documentation; create project-specific checklists for inspectors’ use during source inspections and witness tests.
• Support and, when needed, lead the disposition of shop findings by working with suppliers and project teams.
• Oversee code compliance for work under the ASME Quality Control Manual.
• Research and answer technical questions; assist in interpreting construction codes and standards.
• Ensure that all project Quality Records (including ASME paperwork) are completed and submitted properly.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, Civil Engineering or Construction Management/Engineering (preferred).
• At least 10 years’ experience developing and implementing construction and/or procurement quality management programs in Infrastructure, EPC, OGC, or Power industry.
• Knowledge of ASME Codes and API, NACE and ASTM Standards; certifications from AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. (highly preferred).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes of power, industrial and oil & gas equipment (valves, actuators, pumps, compressors, structural steel, pipe fabrication).
• Experience reviewing supplier quality documents including ITPs, welding procedure specifications, coating procedures, NDE procedures, data books.
• Ability to travel up to 90% domestically and internationally to perform inspections, witness tests, expedite and audit suppliers.
• Exceptional math, computer, verbal and written communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective organizational and time management skills; analytical and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Nice to Have

• Certifications from AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. (highly preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff: medical, dental and vision plans; voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability; retirement plans with matching; generous paid time off.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; includes disability and protected veteran status.