The Director of Quality is responsible for leading the company’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs across shop fabrication and field service. This role oversees Quality Engineers, Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI), NDE activities, and documentation control to ensure full compliance with ASME Section I, Section VIII Division 1, NBIC, and customer specifications.
Reporting to senior leadership, the Director of Quality is a strategic contributor to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining the company’s Code Stamp accreditations.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the quality team, including Quality Engineers, QC Inspectors, and Documentation/Certification staff.
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Own and maintain the ASME and NBIC Quality Control Manuals, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits and Joint Reviews.
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Oversee the creation, review, and approval of:
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Weld Maps
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Travelers
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Material Traceability Records
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Manufacturing Data Reports (MDRs)
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NDE Records
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Serve as the primary interface with Authorized Inspectors (AI) and third-party auditing agencies.
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Ensure proper qualification and maintenance of WPS, PQR, and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
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Review and approve fabrication drawings for code, materials, and weld requirements.
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Develop and execute corrective action, nonconformance, and root cause analysis programs.
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Drive continuous improvement in weld performance, documentation accuracy, and inspection execution.
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Manage quality performance metrics and communicate results to senior leadership.
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Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for the Quality team.
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Work collaboratively with Engineering, Project Management, Shop Leadership, and Field Superintendents to proactively address quality risks.
Qualifications
Required:
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8+ years experience in pressure vessel/boiler fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing.
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Deep understanding of ASME Section I and/or Section VIII Division 1 required.
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Strong leadership experience managing inspectors, QC personnel, or quality engineers.
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Solid working knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW) and weld acceptance criteria.
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Experience interacting directly with Authorized Inspectors.
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Strong documentation and organizational discipline, with a high level of attention to detail.
Preferred:
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CWI Certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
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Experience with NBIC “R” Stamp program.
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Experience managing or supporting ASME Joint Reviews.
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Background in continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.