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ANDRITZ · 2 days ago

Product Quality Manager – Welding & Industrial Fabrication

ANDRITZ Inc. is the world’s leading pulp & paper industry supplier with a broad technology portfolio. They are seeking a seasoned Quality professional with extensive experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control for project-based engineered equipment, particularly in welding and industrial applications.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage all Quality Assurance activities for assigned engineered equipment projects
Develop Quality Monitoring Plans for large, multi-fabrication projects
Create and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for equipment and supplier deliverables
Audit, evaluate, and qualify global suppliers—including Asia and Europe
Provide technical support to engineering and project management regarding quality requirements
Communicate quality expectations across internal departments and with customers
Implement controls to ensure quality compliance across all equipment and components
Coordinate inspections of structural, mechanical, welded, and machined parts
Manage third-party inspectors and cross-division ANDRITZ inspection resources
Review supplier quality programs, documentation, NCRs, and provide stakeholder feedback
Support root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and supplier improvement initiatives

Qualification

Welding experienceAWS Codes knowledgeMetals knowledgeASME Codes knowledgeCWI CertificationNDE methods expertiseQuality AssuranceSupplier auditingFailure analysisRoot cause analysisMechanical testingProject Management

Required

Extensive welding experience supporting industrial fabrication and equipment manufacturing
Working knowledge of AWS Codes (especially AWS D1.1, D1.6) — required
Knowledge of metals including carbon steel, stainless, duplex, and alloy materials; welding of structural and pressure-part fabrication — required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering (Master's is a plus)
Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality or Project Management in pulp & paper, power, metals, chemical, or process industries, or within a large fabrication environment
Strong working knowledge of machining, surface preparation, and mechanical testing
Ability to perform dimensional inspections and verify compliance during multiple fabrication stages
Ability to travel internationally (Asia and Europe)

Preferred

Working knowledge of ASME Codes (especially ASME Section V, IX) — desired
CWI Certification and ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II in any NDE method — preferred
Experience with supplier auditing — preferred
Experience with failure analysis and RCA — preferred
Knowledge of pulp & paper equipment — preferred

Company

ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry

H1B Sponsorship

ANDRITZ has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2001-06-25IPO

Leadership Team

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Jürgen Kern
Vice President Automation & Digitalization
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