Quality Manager Jobs in Rosenberg, TX (NOW HIRING)

Summary: Conducts material analysis and testing, identifying and troubleshooting metallurgical issues, developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, analyzing data and preparing technical reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Management Representative for ISO 9002 accreditation oPerform gap analysis on status quo QMS implementation versus requirements of ISO 9002 standard and work to achieve goal of ISO 9002 accreditation in Q2 2025
• Responsible for ISO 9002 audits and main point of contact with registrar who will schedule the audits, act as management rep during audits, and answer any audit findings/corrective actions
• Quality Manager oManage and enforce the Bluewater Quality Management System at Houston facility.
• Issue new work instructions and quality procedures as needed. oPerform routine quarterly internal audits to ensure all work instructions and quality procedures are being adhered to and followed.
• Perform routine quarterly supplier quality audits at outside finishing suppliers. oReview and approval of hydrotest reports and torque reports from outside finishing suppliers along with logging the reports properly into our system.
• Training of all shop associates on quality procedures and work instructions. oMaintain corrective action, preventive action and management of change procedures along with managing customer issued corrective actions, customer complaints and quality alerts.
• Metallurgy Manager oResponsible for inspection of tubular products prior to releasing from facility
• Responsible for inspection of parts or test bars from each furnace load of accessory components prior to release of parts back to customer. oResponsible for supervising outsourced tensile testing of tubing to Accu-Test labs including proper labelling of cut tube sections, issuing test instructions to Accu-Test labs, receiving, reviewing, approving and logging of final results.
• Process development for first time new components being treated at SWHT along with first article inspections, ISIR reports, PPAP’s, and issuing new work instructions for new part numbers. oUpdating and revising work instructions and managing any process changes being made for any work.
• Performing R&D and experimental work required in tubing and accessories areas. oAssist in developing new process offering including conducting experimental trials, documenting trials, performing all laboratory testing to measure results, and developing work instructions.
• Any other duties as dictated by position or necessary business needs.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Judgment Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work when scheduled and on time.
• Dependability Follows instructions and responds to any management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, and keeps commitments.
• Initiative Undertakes selfdevelopment activities and asks for and/or offers help when needed.
• Innovation Generates constructive suggestions to improve workplace conditions.
Qualifications:
• At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering
• Willingness to perform handson work in a shop environment (hot, dirty, 50 lb lifting)
• Experience with metallurgical laboratory testing equipment
• Competent computer skills with ability to function in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Fluent in English, wellspoken and has adequate, written communication skills
• Some minor amounts of domestic travel may be required.

Physical Demands: Must be able to move inventory and/or fixture part throughout the shop to support the heat treat process. May experience periods of prolonged sitting, standing, walking, etc. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, Metallurgy/Quality manager will be involved in both an office and industrial setting. When performing work in the industrial setting, the Metallurgy/Quality manager may be exposed to extreme heat, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Bluewater Thermal reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.