QC Manager

Responsibilities

• QA /Compliance Management
• Ability to maintain management system certifications to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 3834-2.
• Developing new procedures & processes and identifying deficiencies in existing processes and procedures and revising the same to introduce system improvements.
• Carrying out internal audits to ensure compliance with the mentioned standards and policies.
• Hosting customer and third-party audits of Zeeco’s management systems to demonstrate compliance.• Training and mentoring of staff in requirements associated with certifications compliance.
• Reviewing and authorising Pre-Qualification documentation.
• Working with other global quality managers to develop and manage the global PRIDE initiative objectives.
• Prepare, host and minute Quarterly Management Reviews and maintain action plan close-outs.
• Manage all NCR and lessons learned processes.
• Host regular NCR reviews and develop strategies to ensure timely close out of NCR’s• Address customer complaints
• QC•
• Act as a focal point and coordinator for ZEL QC activities
• Prepare, review and approve ITP and Quality Plans
• Prepare, review and approve other quality and manufacturing documentation.
• Organise / coordinate global QC inspectors including contract inspectors for all Zeeco global locations for any inspections in Europe / ME
• Manage a team of permanent QC Engineers plus contractors and resident inspectors at contractors.
• Prepare and develop inspection procedures.
• Prioritise inspection activities of both in-house and contract inspectors.
• Set acceptance criteria and adjudicate on inspection criteria disputes.
• Raising and progressing NCR’s and carrying out regular reviews to analyse any trends or particular areas of concern.
• Welding
• Act as to the company RWC and prepare weld books, WPS and justifications for use of the same.•
• Deputise for RWC to arrange and monitor weld procedure and welder qualifications.•
• Give assessments to Manufacturing manager of ability of welders employed.•
• Develop new weld procedures where existing qualifications are not in place.• Carry out training and development of welders and other personnel in welding activities.
• PED•
• Act as the global SME for PED / PE(S)R, SANS 347 and any other global pressure equipment regulations
• Coordinate and organise all NoBo activities for all locations globally for PED PE(S) R etc.
• Prepare all ESR’s, HA’s PMA’s Categorisations, and Waiver requests for PED/ PE(S)R etc.
• Act as nominated signatory for legal PED documentation e.g. D of C’s
• Respond to non-European locations missing PED requirements for projects where they apply.
• Carry out reviews and approval of vendor and NoBo PED documentation for compliance.
• Ensure technical files for PED etc. are correct and maintained.
• MRB’s
• Carry out review and approval of all manufacturing records for ZEL
• Solve issues found with respect to records issues.
• Nominated company signatory for Declarations of Compliance, Certificates of Conformance etc.

The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will be from a QHSE background and will likely have already held a supervisory /management position including the mentoring and development of their teams.
• They will need knowledge and skills in the following areas:
• A relevant degree(desirable)
• Experience in the application of Quality Management Systems to ISO 9001.
• Experience /Training in HSE management / supervision (qualification desirable)
• Knowledge of structural steel and pipework fabrication, CE Marking, Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) and ISO3834
• Experience in a QC Engineering Role within an engineering/manufacturing site or similar
• A relevant formal qualification would be preferred.
• CSWIP 3.1, PCN level II DPE, MPI, Radiographic interpretation, Industrial Radiograph(desirable)
• Knowledge of Euronorm and ASME Construction, inspection, and welding codes and standards
• Ability to implement new processes.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, Visio
• Excellent communicator, verbal and written, able to influence and negotiate.
• Excellent team player• Resourceful, well organised, highly dependable, efficient and detail orientated.
• Confident and assertive
• Ability to use initiative and make decisions autonomously.
• Must be willing to travel internationally when a need arises.