Quality Manager - Houston, Tx

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description: Quality Manager                
 

The Quality Manager will be responsible for the execution of quality related project requirements for Konecranes at manufacturing sites, remote sites, and vendor activities. Review business processes to verify for compliance and preventing nonconforming material from being introduced to the value stream.

Overview of Quality Manager Role and Responsibilities:

                Departmental

• Supports KES project activities, imparting expertise and knowledge on technical resolutions.
• Assist in the surveillance of suppliers performing work on components and services as directed by quality management.
• Performs additional quality related tasks as may be assigned by the KES Global Director Nuclear Quality

Role Specific

• Work cohesively with Operations, Purchasing, and Project Management to ensure effective and timely implementation of requirements
• Manage and continually improve the KES site quality program for ISO 9001 and welding programs
• Maintain quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses with engineering; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures
• Responsible for the inspection of vendor and internal records for compliance to requirements
• Partner with departments in problem solving process, including leading Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Process
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends including nonconformances, lessons learned, corrective actions
• Communicate discrepancies to the responsible internal or external parties
• Manage the NCR process for the KES facility
• Champion continuous improvement of business activities through internal stakeholders
• Ensure potential risks/hazards are identified and mitigated in a timely manner
• Monitor and control the methodology for analyzing COPQ and driving remedies to reduce
• Administer a program for vendor audits and surveys
• Function as a subject matter expert for how quality assurance functions are integrated with business processes
• Oversee and manage Quality Assurance and Control activities for the KES site
• Manage and grow a team of QA/QC professionals to support manufacturing activities
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company organizational policies/procedures and applicable laws/regulations. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Experience

• 5+ years quality assurance or control experience preferred
• 5+ years of welding/ weld control/ inspection experience
• Familiarity or strong understanding of NDT
• Proficiency using SAP is preferred

Traits / Skills

• Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical components as well as common manufacturing processes
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously; and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision; must be a self-starter
• Proven record of consensus building and being able to effectively align other parties
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-directed and the ability to interact with supervisors, engineers, and customers effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Strong teamwork and networking skills

Preferred Candidate will have:
Previous quality experience with heavy structures or welding environment
Experience managing ISO programs and customer audits
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What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.