Colonna's Shipyard · 1 day ago
Quality Assurance Manager (Job ID: 1189)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager at their Shipyard in Norfolk, VA. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all aspects of the department and will aid in the development, implementation, and surveillance of the Quality Management System.
ManufacturingMarine TechnologyTransportation
Responsibilities
Maintains, implements, and revises the Quality Management System, under the direction of corporate Quality department
Generates, reviews and/or submits Process Control Procedures, Test and Inspection Plans, Required Report Lists, Condition Reports, etc
Liaison between Colonna’s Shipyard and the customer to answer and investigate customer discrepancies, concerns, or issues
Prepares the Quality Assurance Department to meet external certification or customer audit requirements
Conduct Quality meetings, as needed, to discuss a variety of quality matters including past audits, senior management review meetings, status of CAR’s, OFI’s, and other quality issues
Train Quality Assurance and Production personnel on Quality Plans, Procedures, Work Instructions, Contracts and Customer requirements as needed
Maintain documents, records, and audit data as required. Provides copies to Colonna’s Shipyard as needed
Assist in preparing Management Reviews
Oversee the Quality Assurance Department day to day operations
Maintain documents, records and audit data as required
Prepares the Quality Assurance Department to meet external certification or customer audit requirements
Holds weekly Quality Assurance Department meetings to discuss quality and safety topics
Responsible for ensuring adequate and timely OQE submittals to customers
Participates and leads quality focused requirements during various phases of product life cycle
Conduct internal audits as needed
Oversees the Customer Survey Program
Qualification
Required
Must have at least 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering services or technical field, to include experience in roles with quality related responsibilities
Must have knowledge of quality techniques and systems, including quality specifications and/or advanced quality systems
Must be able to lead effective corrective action using disciplined problem-solving methods and statistical analysis
Must have exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products
Preferred
Related Department of Defense experience including direct experience with government customer relations strongly preferred
In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 Standards AND ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision options
Company paid disability insurances
401k with match
Legal services
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Colonna's Shipyard
Colonna's Shipyard provider of high-quality, time-critical maintenance, repair, & fabrication services to the marine & industrial markets.
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