Mistras Group
Director of Quality Control
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NDT.org Job Number: 61512 * Please reference NDT.org Job Number on all correspondence
Contact: LaKisha Dukes
Fax: 318-213-7900
Company: Sabre Industries Building Systems by Cellxion
State: LA Louisiana
Contact: LaKisha Dukes
Country: United States
Pay: Negotiable
At Sabre we understand that our employees are an integral part of our success, and we value their skills and creativity. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with competitive compensation and outstanding benefits. Committed to providing our customers with the best products and services, our compensation package includes incentives that recognize and reward outstanding performance.

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for directing the Quality Department in achieving operational excellence and continuous quality improvement objectives through assuring consistent quality of production by maintaining and enforcing quality manufacturing controls; validating processes; providing documentation; and managing staff. Directly reports to the VP and General Manager.
Position Responsibilities:
• Develops and maintains systems to establish standards related to Quality Control activities and products, and measures performance against established standards.
• Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products.
• Analyzes and writes test procedures; maintains documentation of results; and ensures that the QC Manager/Department consults with Department Heads and other personnel in resolution of problems.
• Directs employees engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Assures the tests are performed in accordance with the Company's and Customer's standards and specifications.
• Effectively communicates and resolves issues arising out of the production processes, as related to quality, across all levels of the organization.
• Maintains all project related inspection documentation, and monitors adherence to standards and actively checks for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.
• Reports changes in standards (both internally and externally initiated) and performance against standards.
• Ensures that the Quality Manual is properly written and maintained.
• Acts as Management Representative for AISC certification.
• Ensures and performs internal audits as required by the AISC.
• Ensures the manager properly hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with the Company's policies.
• Oversees the training material is correct and in compliance.
• Ensures that the Company and Employees maintain appropriate certifications.
• Promotes and acts upon employees' ideas for improvements in areas of quality, safety and work environment.
• Coordinates special quality projects/studies as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Education/Training/Certifications:
• Bachelor's or American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified as a Certified Quality Engineer.
• Must meet the requirements of ASNT SNT-TC-1A for Level III Certification in the ultrasonic and magnetic particle inspection methods, and be familiar with non-destructive testing methods.
• Must be certified, or previously certified, as an AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI).

Experience/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Must have knowledge of the American Welding Society AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful quality management in steel fabrication or similar manufacturing environment.
• Must possess exceptional leadership, communication, written and verbal presentation, and team-building skills. At least 5 to 8 years of people management experience including strong competencies in talent identification and development, coaching and mentoring is required. Must be familiar with a wide range of equipment and tools used in steel manufacturing, and have the ability to read and understand drawings, work orders, safety rules, and various manuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with ERP/MRP manufacturing software.
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