Manufacturing Quality Director

MANUFACTURING QUALITY DIRECTOR

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to: VP of EHS & Quality

Supervisory Responsibility: Quality Department

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we've delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners' unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today's energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Summary/Objective

The Quality Manufacturing Director leads the Quality Control (QC) and Continuous Improvement (CI) functions to ensure product excellence and operational efficiency. This role drives a culture of quality and continuous improvement by implementing robust QC processes, leveraging data-driven insights, and applying methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. The Director collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing performance, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support the company's sustainability objectives.

Essential Functions

• Lead QC and CI teams to identify and resolve quality and process issues using root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and optimize QC inspection and testing protocols to enhance defect detection, reduce cycle times, and ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Drive CI initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to integrate process enhancements, reducing variability and improving product reliability.
• Define and monitor QC-specific KPIs, such as first-pass yield, scrap rates, and inspection accuracy, using statistical process control (SPC) to track real-time production quality.
• Establish and track CI metrics, including process cycle time reductions, cost savings, and customer satisfaction improvements, to align with organizational goals.
• Utilize advanced analytics tools (e.g., Minitab, Power BI) to analyze QC and CI data, generate predictive insights, and support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to leadership to align quality and improvement strategies with business objectives.
• Oversee QC inspection, testing, and validation processes, ensuring adherence to quality management system (QMS) standards and supporting external audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QC and CI teams, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous learning.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, addressing quality-related inquiries, complaints, and surveys.
• Support the QMS by contributing to audits, documentation, and process standardization under the guidance of the QMS Director.
• Promote sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency through CI efforts.

Competencies

• Technical expertise in quality control and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with proficiency in root cause analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Superior organizational and leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams.
• Data-driven decision-making with proficiency in statistical and analytics tools.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position oversees the Quality Control and Continuous Improvement departments, managing teams responsible for inspections, testing, process optimization, and improvement initiatives.

Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the Fabrication Shop for observation and support may be necessary, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory head protection.

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.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must also be able to climb a ladder.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel
Anticipated 25% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or related discipline, from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial QA/QC or similar projects working experience.
• Certified ISO9001 internal auditor, familiar with ISO9001 system.
• Familiar with quality system, process control, PFMEA, etc.
• Familiar with selection and technical requirement of general mechanical equipment including pumps, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in USA.

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.

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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