Quality Control Manager

Quality Manager, UsRising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.Reporting to the Director, HSEQ, the Quality Manager, US is responsible for the overall development, management, coordination, and delivery of the Quality Management System for the company's US portfolio of projects. The Quality Manager, US is accountable for the planning and drafting of projects' quality system requirements (including Inspection and test Plans) and implementation of projects' quality control plans, while ensuring that the Rising Edge's quality management system is ISO 9001 compliant. This role is responsible to for the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle of the QMS and will work with the Quality Manager, Canada on improvements as required. The Quality Manager US is a working manager position and will provide technical support to the Field Quality Inspectors while monitoring quality assurance activities aimed to establish system efficiency and effectiveness.The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:Determine annual objectives through quarterly management SWOT analysis and continuously review and maintain the department's core documents for improvement and risk mitigation in quality assurance and controlBe the main point of contact for Clients, Project Managers and Subcontractors in the field and support Quality Inspectors and Field Engineers.Review bids for projects and provide support for estimates. Prepare all quality related aspects of projects for execution and completion including advancement into new geographic areas.Participate in and support Inspectors to conduct internal and external site audits and conduct frequent jobsite inspections based on compliance with corporate, federal, and state policies, practices, and proceduresEnsure compliance of non-conformance reporting (NCR) process by managing and monitoring NCR database and ensure that proper records and resolutions have been submittedFunction as a liaison with client's auditors and assume responsibility for ensuring corrective actions with clients' specifications. Conduct and/or manage Inspectors' root cause analysis and assist project personnel with implementation of corrective actionsContinually develop and review inspection and test proceduresEnsure QMS processes are developed, maintained, and followed, as well as the development of technical and quality requirement for external providersManage all QA/QC field inspectors and provide site leadership in all areas of quality management systemsWork closely with the Canadian Quality Manager to align systems and processes across the company under one QMSThis position is designated as safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.Typical schedule rotation is Monday to Friday; however certain projects may require matching project schedule and can include occasional weekend work.Standard workdays are 8 hoursExpected travel for this position is 25-50% throughout the US. Desired location is within 1 hour of a major US airport.