Product Quality Manager

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. ANDRITZ Inc. is the world’s leading pulp & paper industry supplier with the broadest technology portfolio and more than 2,000 specialists in 40 countries. For more than 150 years, we have been a driving force in the evolution of solutions and services for industries ranging from pulp & paper, food, chemical, and mining & minerals. As the OEM for many of the world’s leading brands, we have the solutions and services to transform our customers' business to meet tomorrow’s changing demands – wherever they are and whatever the challenge.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Seeking a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in managing Quality assurance and control functions for project based engineered equipment delivery related to pulp & paper, power, chemical or related industries.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance effort for the assigned projects
• Develop Quality monitoring plans for large projects with multiple fabrications and suppliers
• Develop and implement Inspection and test plans as required for the equipment & supplies
• Audit and Qualify suppliers from various parts of the world including Asia & Europe.
• Provide technical support to engineering and project management for quality related requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate quality requirements with other departments and client.
• Implement controls to assure quality in all identified equipment and components
• Coordinate quality control and inspections of various equipment types.
• Manage third party inspectors and Andritz inspectors from other divisions as required for projects.
• Review supplier / fabricator quality programs, documentation including NCR’s and provide feedback to stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Industrial Engineering. Masters degree is a plus.
• A Minimum of 5 Years of experience working directly in a Quality or Project managment function in industries related to power, pulp & paper, metals, chemical, process industries or a large fabricator with supply concentration in those industries.
• Working Knowledge of AWS Codes (esp. AWD D1.1, D1.6) is required.
• Working knowledge of ASME Codes (Esp. ASME Sec V, IX) is desired.
• Working knowledge of Machining, surface preparation and mechanical testing is required.
• Knowledge in metals (carbon, stainless, duplex and other alloys), welding of structural and pressure parts fabrication is required.
• Ability to inspect equipment fabrication at various stages including final dimensional inspection.
• Ability to travel abroad including Asia and Europe.
• CWI Qualification and ASNT SNTC Level II qualification in any testing is preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment related to pulp and paper industry is preferred.
• Prior experience with Shop Auditing is preferred.
• Prior experience with root cause analysis and failure analysis is preferred.
• Prior experience with field installation is preferred.
• Candidate should be a motivated individual with desire, willingness and attitude to take on the responsibilities above and beyond those listed to assure a quality product is delivered to Andritz Clients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Daily interface with Vendors, Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality Control, and Materials. Overnight travel by air or ground transportation is required.

AUTHORITY:

* None.