Director of Quality

Director of Quality

Company Overview:

Southland Steel Fabricators, Grid Structures, and Solar Pile USA offer high quality steel components for heavy commercial, energy, and infrastructure industries. Southland Industrial Coatings provides a wide range of coatings (paint, galvanizing, and specialized coatings) to fit any needs. Our family of companies offer a variety of services from design and detailed engineering to fabrication, painting, and delivery. We stand as a symbol of excellence, dedication, and progress in the heavy industrial field. Our expertise lies in crafting structural steel for various heavy industries, and we are constantly eager to invite driven professionals to join our esteemed team.

Position Summary

The Director of Quality is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of the quality management system. This role involves overseeing the quality assurance and regulatory compliance functions as well as driving continual improvement and ensuring product excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System in accordance with AISC, AWS and other relevant standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and management reviews to ensure the effectiveness of the QMS.
• Oversee the inspection and testing of materials and fabricated products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures and policies.
• Manage the development and execution of quality assurance plans for new product introductions and modifications.
• Lead continual improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive a culture of quality and continual improvement.
• Manage and mentor the quality assurance team, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and customer focus within the team and across the organization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related customer inquiries and complaints.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.
• Stay current on industry regulations and standards.
• Prepare and submit necessary documentation for regulatory approvals and audits.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality assurance processes.
• Report on quality performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Analyze data and trends to proactively address quality issues and improve overall performance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, Metallurgy, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in a steel fabrication or manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., CQE, CQM, Six Sigma Black Belt) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AISC and AWS standards and regulatory requirements specific to steel fabrication.
• Proven experience with quality improvement tools and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Join our dedicated team at Southland Steel Fabricators and play a vital role in the successful completion of projects for oil and gas, power generation, and space exploration. Apply today and be part of our commitment to delivering exceptional steel fabrication services to heavy industry customers across the nation.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K).

Southland Steel Fabricators is an EEO employer.

Southland Steel Fabricators is a drug-free workplace. Position requires pre-employment screens.