Quality Manager bei Vallourec

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Operations Support 

• Act as change agent and work closely with peers from Operations, R&D, and all other functions to drive a preventive quality culture. 
• Ongoing technical support for all manufacturing and inspection operations of premium connections to resolve multi-discipline problems.  
• Generate or revise QA documents and procedures as needed. Review and approve documents generated by QA engineers.  
• Ensure that all personnel are trained in applicable instructions, specifications, process requirements, gaging techniques, and procedures. 
• Review customer specifications/requirements to evaluate capability and develop quality plans as needed.  
• Responsible for the deployment and administration of corporate Quality Programs as they relate to his/her location. 
• Monitor and approve for acceptability, stress relief and buck-on graphs from in-house or sub-contract process. 
• Review work order packets for accuracy and acceptability. 
• Communicate with Customers, Subcontractors and vendors concerning quality issues. 
• Support Internal and External QMS and process Audits as needed.  

Quality Process Improvement 

• Collect appropriate data and use advanced problem-solving techniques such as process capability, SPC, FMEA and Design of Experiments to isolate and reduce sources of variation and to prevent defects and resolve production and quality issues.  
• Initiate and manage quality improvement and defect reduction projects.  
• Utilize Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement tools to reduce variation of key process indicators, mitigate rework, reduce cost, and improve quality. Actively promote and implement a ‘Lean’ culture focusing on employee empowerment and continuous improvement through elimination of the 8-wastes.  
• Use knowledge of product and inspection/testing requirements to collect data and perform evaluation when customer issues arise.   
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to address customer claims and drive timely closure of internal and external CAR’s and NCR’s.  
• Support project activities and product industrialization by working with VAM USA R&D, methods department and external suppliers and organizations. 

Supervision of People 

• Supervise and support assigned QA personnel.  
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc. 
• Set clear performance expectations for his/her team and lead the team to deliver through coaching and positive management. 
• Assess skill gaps and implement development plans to ensure all personnel are trained and qualified for applicable process requirements, techniques, and procedures. 
• Perform skill training and qualifications as needed. 
• Ensure conformance to all company policies, practices, and regulations to include Quality and Safety. 
• Promote effective communication vertically and horizontally within the organization. 
• Must follow all company policies, practices, and regulations to include Quality and Safety. 
• Any other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:   

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering or in another engineering discipline with quality experience 
• Minimum five years of quality or production leadership experience 

Preferred 

• Master’s degree in engineering, Business Management, or related field 
• Lead auditor training (ISO 9001, API Q1) 
• ASQ - Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) 
• Six Sigma certification or training 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 

Required 

• Strong quality/process/operations engineering background in manufacturing environment.

• Experience in a machining operation is desired.

• Proficient in wide range of problem-solving tools and methods, including Six Sigma Methodology and advanced statistics

• Has extensive, in-depth knowledge of quality requirements and systems.

• The individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency using statistical analysis software, (Minitab is preferred)

• Highly motivated, willingness to dig into situations and work with all functions of the business. The ability to work in diverse groups to achieve a common goal is critical to the success of this position.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

• Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred 

• Experience with ISO9001 and API Q1 standards 
• Experience with API 5CT, API 5CRA, API, 5B 
• Knowledge of OCTG and premium connections 

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:   

The position will require demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to concisely communicate objectives and results to reach targeted goals. Strong understanding of and flexibility to work on quality assurance/process control principles. 

• Teamwork 
• Adaptability 
• Accountability 
• Reliability/dependability 
• Initiative 
• Safety awareness 
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback 
• Pride in performance 
• Continuous Improvement/Quality