Quality Manager

VPE Thermal is a world-renowned leader in microchannel heat exchanger design and manufacturing. Our company serves a wide range of industries with commercial products including power generation, chemical processing, oil/gas, nuclear and renewable energy with state-of-the-art heat exchangers. In addition to commercial products, we maintain a strong culture of internal R&D with exciting projects using cutting edge manufacturing technology and design/analysis tools to invent the heat exchangers of tomorrow. Our current team at VPE Thermal is offering an opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to become a part of our growing team! The heat exchangers need to be compliant with ISO 9001, ASME, PED, CRN, and other customer specific requirements. You will be required to support cross-functional departments from design to product realization and deepen the skills of our quality team. You will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance, quality control and inspection of fabrication operations for heat-exchangers in Sacramento, California. Further implement and manage the company Quality Management System (QMS), overseeing both quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) as areas of opportunities/improvement are identified. Oversee, motivate, mentor and evaluate the Quality and Inspection Departments for the purposes of developing skills, knowledge, and abilities in; incoming, in-process and final inspection techniques, inspection tools, report writing, NC processing, and root cause analysis to prevent reoccurrence. Conduct Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and serve on the MRB to determine root cause and nonconformance resolutions. Qualify the quality systems of suppliers and subcontractors. Identify and manage third-party inspection subcontractors. Responsible for continuous improvement in efforts in implementation of ISO 9001 in compliance with ASME, PED, CRN and other customer/regulatory requirements. Oversee Document Control in the development and implementation of product quality dossiers. Collaborate with Production Management to further implement quality objectives such as dimensional and visual inspections, meeting test requirements penetrant, helium leak, and hydro testing. Represent the organization in customer, third-party, and registrar audits and coordinate audit finding responses. Maintain and develop ASME “U” stamps and the NBIC “R” stamp certification programs. Oversee welding and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) procedures, including welder qualifications. Maintain welding records, including PQR, WPQ, and WPS documentation. Serve as the company’s quality representative to ASME, AWS, NBI, and other regulatory agencies. Conduct welder training, qualifications, and internal quality inspections. Assist other department heads in QMS compliance training. Required Experience: Prior experience working in ISO 9001 or similar quality management system. Minimum three years’ experience in a management position where you are motivating, hiring, terminating, evaluating, and developing your direct reports. Experience in writing procedures and work instructions. Strong basic metrology skills and the ability to teach others, proficient with precision measuring tools. Ability to present to internal and external parties. SCWI or CWI Level II certification preferred. Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a CWI or similar role. Engineering degree or equivalent experience in welding/manufacturing disciplines. In-depth knowledge of PT, VT, and UT inspections. Advanced ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and welding/machining standards. Strong background in welding processes and manufacturing practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other scheduling/QA software. Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Desired Experience: Previous experience in welding qualifications including PQR, WPQ, and WPS. Previous experience in NDE qualifications including; Penetrant Testing, Ultrasonic Thickness Testing, and Visual Testing of weldments. Understanding of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes. Calm under pressure and capable of leading during challenging situations. Ability to work independently and build quality systems from the ground up. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field OR relevant experience with equivalent qualifications. Five years’ experience in the Quality Department in an industrial manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc.