Quality Assurance Lead

7603 Bluff Point Dr, Houston, TX 77086, USA Job Description Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM Quality Assurance Lead Key position functions include: Work with the Quality Assurance Manager and Leadership Team to ensure compliance with Company procedures and policies Liaise with Department Managers to ensure that process improvements are being implemented Assist with Quality Assurance Management meetings Maintain Quality Manual and Operating Procedures that govern specific aspects of the critical-to-quality workflow process, and ensure or provide training on the process and procedures Interface with Customers to address Quality issues and concerns for all projects Lead and assist in all required inspections of materials, sub-components, finished products, vendor buy-out items, and quality issues arising in production Oversee material and component receivables (incoming inspection) and approve MTR documents Create and review Non-Conformances, establish quality targets, and manage data pertaining to quality targets Review for the approval of inspection documents, including NDE testing, as per applicable specifications Assist with inspection equipment calibrations and all other QC-controlled items on the shop floor Assist in maintenance and approval of work order process Conduct internal Quality Assurance audits. Assist in conducting external or vendor audits of machine, welding, and heat treat shops when required Assure the Inspection department documents are properly controlled and traced Reinforce all applicable company policies, procedures, and safety requirements Preferred candidates will possess a combination of the following: Minimum 3+ years’ experience with quality systems pertaining to the manufacturing of Valves Detailed knowledge of industry codes and standards, including API, ANSI / ASME, DNV, and NACE Leadership/supervisory experience combined with a high degree of professionalism Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks Effective written and oral communication skills Skilled use of PC software tools, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Commitment to quality and workplace health & safety above all else Other skills and abilities: In order to perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following skills and abilities: Understands and adheres to organizational and department policy and procedures Must be able to work in fast paced team environment Strong Communication skills with good oral/written skills. Must be willing to get out on floor and learn the product and work to solve problems as they occur. Physical requirements: In order to perform the job successfully, an individual must be qualified to be able to perform the job. The requirements listed below are representative (not inclusive) of the qualifications and experience required to perform the job: Pulling/pushing, bending, standing, sitting, and walking are all encountered throughout the workday Lifting requirement of 45 pounds This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position. The applicant is required to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor Education Requirements A Quality Assurance Degree is preferred, or a High School Graduate with 3 + years of Valve Manufacturing Experience focused on Quality Assurance in Lieu of College Degree 7603 Bluff Point Dr, Houston, TX 77086, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithvalves