MAU is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager-Weld for our client in Rosedale, MS. As a Quality Assurance Manager-Weld, you will lead welding quality assurance operations, oversee inspection processes, maintain compliance with industry standards, and manage quality control personnel in structural steel fabrication. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Company Profit Sharing and Stock Ownership Plan
Required Education and Experience
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
- Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) certification and Level 2 Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) certification
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience in Quality Assurance
- Previous experience in the structural steel industry
General Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of welding processes, techniques, and industry standards, including AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.8
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and experience implementing and maintaining quality standards
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management system to monitor and control welding quality throughout structural steel fabrication processes
- Lead the quality control team and ensure compliance with established quality standards, procedures, and welding specifications
- Maintain American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) records and coordinate annual AISC audits
- Conduct regular quality inspections and audits to identify deficiencies and noncompliance with welding specifications and industry standards
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to welders and welding inspectors to ensure proper welding techniques and practices
- Review and interpret welding procedures, technical specifications, and fabrication drawings to verify compliance with customer requirements and industry standards
- Monitor and evaluate weld quality through visual inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), and destructive testing methods
- Implement and maintain accurate documentation of welding inspections, certifications, and quality control measures
- Lead, train, and mentor welding inspectors and quality control personnel to maintain quality standards
- Establish performance goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations for quality control team members
- Foster a culture of quality awareness, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the quality department