Quality Control Manager

Summary/Objective:

The Quality Manager at Aalberts hfc North America is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s quality management system for ASME tanks, balancing and control valves. This role ensures that all products and processes comply with company standards, industry regulations, and customer expectations. The Quality Manager plays a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to enhance product reliability and operational efficiency. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, supply chain, and sales, to resolve quality issues and implement best practices. Additionally, the Quality Manager is responsible for leading quality training programs and ensuring compliance with all relevant certifications and standards.

Essential Functions:

Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s quality management system to comply with industry standards and customer requirements for ASME tanks, balancing and control valves.

Establish and enforce quality control processes and procedures to ensure product consistency and reliability.

Conduct internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, specifically for ASME certifications and valve industry standards.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.

Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify and implement process improvements related to ASME tanks and valve manufacturing.

Monitor key quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Oversee supplier quality management, including supplier audits and performance evaluations for critical components.

Ensure compliance with ISO, ASME, and other applicable regulatory and certification requirements.

Facilitate training programs for employees on quality standards, processes, and best practices specific to ASME tanks, balancing and control valves.

Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, ensuring prompt resolution and satisfaction.

Maintain proper documentation and records related to quality assurance and compliance.

Stay current with industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes to enhance quality programs.

Competencies:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration abilities.

Ability to drive continuous improvement and implement quality methodologies.

Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Quality Manager will lead a team of quality professionals. Responsibilities include mentoring, training, and ensuring adherence to quality standards across the organization.

Work Environment:

This position operates primarily in an office and manufacturing setting, requiring regular interaction with production and engineering teams. Occasional travel may be necessary for supplier audits and customer visits.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, or balance as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

Core working hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. working at least 40 hours each week. Evening and weekend work is required as work duties and requirements demand.

Travel

This position requires occasional travel for supplier audits, customer visits, and industry events.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

Hands-on experience with quality management systems (ISO, ASME, etc.).

In-depth knowledge of quality control processes and regulatory compliance for ASME tanks and valve manufacturing.

Experience managing supplier quality and compliance programs.

Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

No special work authorization or security clearances are required for this position unless specfic to contract requirements.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Aalberts hydronic flow control, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Aalberts hydronic flow control, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Aalberts hydronic flow control, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Aalberts hydronic flow control, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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