The Quality Manager is the owner of the Quality Assurance Manual, the ASME “U” stamp program, the National Board “R” stamp, and final quality sign-off on every product that leaves the facility. This is a hands-on role. You will work alongside welding, machining, assembly, engineering and supply chain teams daily, not exclusively from an office. You will be the most technically credentialed person on the manufacturing floor.
Responsibilities
QA Manual and ASME compliance
- Own, revise, and distribute the Opus Water Quality Assurance Manual; obtain Authorized Inspector (AI) acceptance before implementing changes; maintain the controlled copy distribution record
- Maintain ASME “U” and National Board “R” stamp certifications; control custody of both stamps; register Manufacturer’s Data Reports (MDRs) with the National Board within 30 days of certification
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Authorized Inspection Agency; provide AI free access to all shop areas; notify the AI in advance of all inspection hold points
- Review and approve all Inspection Short Form Checklists (ISC) before AI presentation; establish hold points before fabrication begins on each job
Inspection and non-conformance
- Own quality sign-off from raw material receipt through final pressure test; no product ships without Quality Manager approval
- Issue, serialize, track, and close all Nonconformance Reports (NCRs); control Red Rejection and Yellow Hold tags; own all material dispositions — use-as-is, rework, repair, or scrap — in accordance with Code requirements
- Monitor the NCR log for adverse quality trends; initiate corrective action; report trends to the Plant Manager
Welding and NDE
- Develop and maintain all Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) per ASME Section IX; certify all WPS and PQR documents
- Supervise and certify all Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ); maintain 6-month continuity records; assign and revoke welder symbols
- Write and maintain Liquid Penetrant NDE procedures per ASME Section V; certify LP examiners including annual vision checks; review and accept all subcontracted NDE procedures and personnel qualifications before work begins
Material control and calibration
- Own the Material Identification System (MIS); review, approve, and initial all Material Test Reports (MTRs) at receiving; mark each MTR with the applicable Code Edition before release to production
- Own the calibration program for all measuring and test equipment; maintain NIST traceability; calibrate pressure gauges every 6 months and linear measuring devices annually
- Approve all subcontracted post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) procedures; review and accept furnace charts before AI submission
Corrective action and supplier quality
- Own the full corrective and preventive action (CAPA) lifecycle for all internal non-conformances; target zero repeat non-conformances on verified corrective actions
- Initiate supplier Corrective Action Requests (CARs) within 2 business days of a supplier-caused NCR; own 8D response review and verification of effectiveness
- Define incoming inspection requirements for all ASME-certified and safety-critical purchased components; approve new suppliers in these categories before purchase orders are issued
Team and training
- Lead and develop the QC Inspector, Receiving Inspector, and Calibration Technician; complete performance evaluations on schedule
- Deliver quality training to all shop floor roles covering Inspection Short Form Checklist sign-off, NCR reporting, and traveler discipline
- Use NCR and quality data to identify the top recurring non-conformance sources each quarter and lead cross-functional initiatives to eliminate them
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1, Section IX (welding qualification), and Section V (NDE)
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation
- Experience managing NCRs, CAPA processes, and material disposition decisions
- Experience administering a calibration program traceable to NIST
- Experience preparing for and representing the company in third-party and AI compliance audits
- People leadership: developing and holding accountable a quality team
Preferred
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Experience maintaining an ASME “U” stamp or National Board “R” stamp program
- Background in custom-engineered or build-to-order manufacturing: pressure vessels, heat exchangers, strainers, or similar
- Liquid Penetrant NDE procedure development and examiner certification experience
- ERP system experience for documentation and material traceability
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
