{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8d65cfdba070e0811f5ff44b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d65cfdba070e0811f5ff44b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d65cfdba070e0811f5ff44b","title":"Quality Manager","description":"About NAES\r\nAt NAES, you'll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.\r\nNAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.\r\nSummary\r\nThe Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) for a manufacturing facility specializing in the refurbishment of gas turbine power generation equipment. Provide leadership for all quality assurance and quality control activities associated with the repair, refurbishment, assembly, inspection, testing, and documentation of gas turbines, generators, auxiliary skids, and components manufactured by multiple internal and external suppliers. Ensure compliance with customer specifications, applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.\r\nPrimary Duties\r\nDevelop, implement, and maintain the facility's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards.\r\nLead all Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities throughout manufacturing, refurbishment, repair, assembly, inspection, testing, and testing processes.\r\nEstablish quality policies, procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and process controls to ensure consistent product quality.\r\nManage quality requirements for the refurbishment of\r\nIndustrial gas turbines\r\nSteam turbines (as applicable)\r\nElectric generators\r\nAuxiliary skids and balance-of-plant equipment\r\nMechanical and electrical components\r\nVendor-manufactured fabrications and machined components\r\nOversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and contractual requirements.\r\nLead supplier quality initiatives including qualification, audits, performance monitoring, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.\r\nReview manufacturing and repair documentation, inspection reports, material certifications, non-destructive examination (NDE) reports, and final quality records.\r\nEnsure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory codes.\r\nManage internal and external quality audits, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.\r\nLead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Five Why, Fishbone, or similar techniques.\r\nImplement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) programs.\r\nAnalyze quality metrics, identify trends, and develop improvement initiatives that reduce defects, rework, and warranty costs.\r\nPartner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Operations to resolve technical quality issues.\r\nEnsure calibration and control of inspection, testing, and measuring equipment.\r\nManage Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.\r\nDevelop quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting performance to executive leadership.\r\nLead and mentor quality engineers, inspectors, technicians, and document control personnel.\r\nPromote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.\r\nWorking Relationships\r\nReports to VP, PM/SC/IT and collaborates with Engineered Performance peers and management.\r\nCompensation\r\nThe initial compensation is $123,500 to $142,050 based on experience and qualifications.\r\nJob Qualifications\r\nEducation: Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, quality management or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.\r\nYears of Experience\r\nEight years of progressive quality management experience within manufacturing, heavy industrial equipment, rotating equipment, power generation, aerospace, or related industries.\r\nFive years in a leadership or management role.\r\nExperience developing, implementing, and managing Quality Management Systems in an ISO 9001 or comparable quality environment.\r\nExperience supporting manufacturing, repair, or refurbishment of large industrial equipment.\r\nExperience leading internal, customer, and certification audits.\r\nPreferred Experience\r\nExperience in gas turbine, generator, or power generation equipment refurbishment.\r\nExperience with welding quality requirements, NDE methods, pressure systems, and precision machining\r\nLicenses/Certification:\r\nASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) (preferred)\r\nISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred)\r\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred)\r\nSoftware/Equipment Knowledge:\r\nGas turbine refurbishment processes, generator overhaul and repair, precision machining and fabrication, and welding inspection and quality requirements.\r\nMechanical assembly and testing, and electrical testing and inspection.\r\nRoot Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Risk-based thinking, Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies\r\nERP & Quality Management software SAP, Oracle, IFS (preferred)\r\nOther Considerations\r\nStrong understanding of supplier quality management and multi-vendor fabrication oversight.\r\nStrong technical interpretation skills for engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.\r\nWorking knowledge of Non-destructive examination (NDE) processes.\r\nFamiliarity with Supplier quality systems, material traceability, configuration management, manufacturing process controls and document control systems.\r\nExcellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.\r\nPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions\r\nThis position is based within a heavy industrial manufacturing facility and requires daily presence on the production floor. The role involves frequent interaction with production personnel, engineering, quality, planning, project management, customers, and suppliers. Occasional travel to customer sites, vendor facilities, or field service locations to support projects.\r\nNormal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended hours may be required based on specific requirements. Work at facilities can occur around industrial hazards, in areas of high noise levels, and around new construction. Physical mobility to transverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain are essential. Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms are essential.\r\nFit for Duty\r\nAll employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.\r\nNAES Safe\r\nSafety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee's performance.\r\nNAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Naes","rawCompany":"naes","city":"Spring","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:45:57.643Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"},{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"333611","title":"Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing","slug":"turbine-and-turbine-generator-set-units-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Manager","description":"About NAES\r\nAt NAES, you'll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. 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The role involves frequent interaction with production personnel, engineering, quality, planning, project management, customers, and suppliers. Occasional travel to customer sites, vendor facilities, or field service locations to support projects.\r\nNormal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended hours may be required based on specific requirements. Work at facilities can occur around industrial hazards, in areas of high noise levels, and around new construction. Physical mobility to transverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain are essential. Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms are essential.\r\nFit for Duty\r\nAll employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.\r\nNAES Safe\r\nSafety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee's performance.\r\nNAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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