Quality Manager
Koch Industries
- Dammam, Ash Sharqiyah
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare and Maintain Quality Control Procedures (QCPs) and Quality Control Manuals (QCM) for ASME U, S, PP, R Stamps.
- Develop and Implement Local Process Procedures for facility operations.
- Conduct Internal Audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Establish Quality Objectives for the Saudi facility and monitor progress towards achieving them.
- Provide Training to all employees on Quality Policy, Objectives, and the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Recruit and onboard quality personnel to build a capable and efficient quality team.
- Prepare and Maintain a Risk and Opportunity Register to proactively manage potential risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Conduct Management Review Meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure proper closure of identified issues.
- Develop and Implement Quality Procedures for projects.
- Prepare Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for projects to ensure adherence to quality requirements.
- Select and Review NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) subcontractors and their procedures.
- Coordinate all ASME activities, including ASME Joint Reviews and selection of Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIAs).
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and ensure proper and effective closure of all NCRs.
- Participate in client bids, review contracts, and establish quality budgets for projects.
- Facilitate Third-Party Audits and provide management with a comprehensive briefing on audit results.
- Collaborate with global teams to improve quality procedures, objectives, and quality manuals.
- Develop a global network within Koch Industries to learn and implement best practices in business.
- Provide on-the-job training to quality and welding personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Review and Approve Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) as per ASME SEC IX standards.
- The Quality Manager should possess a background in engineering.
- Experience in quality management within the manufacturing industry, particularly in areas such as welding, fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, flares, boilers, burners and skids.
- A strong understanding of applicable codes and standards is essential.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with fluency in English at a professional level.
- Certification in Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) is preferred, showcasing expertise in quality management principles and practices.
- Experience in ASME codes
- Experience in Saudi Aramco Specifications
- Microsoft office skills
- Communication skills
- Must be a team player who is willing to cooperate and consider inputs.
- Ability to read drawings.
- Ability to work in a cross functional organization.