Quality Supervisor

About the Role

API Heat Transfer, a global leader in specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions with over 140 years of industry-leading performance, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to join our Operations Team. We are undergoing a transformation with a new mission, leadership, and a focus on Lean Cultural Change. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fixing processes and being part of a dynamic, evolving organization.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with leading-edge technology in the heat transfer industry
• Career development and advancement
• Exposure to multi-site, global operations
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO
• Pay range: Min $75,000 - $85,000

Location Highlights

• 20 minutes from the beautiful Buffalo waterfront
• 45 minutes from Niagara Falls
• In-house market-style cafeteria with healthy options
• Proximity to Buffalo’s famous food and beverage scene, including Buffalo Wings, Beef on Weck, micro-breweries, and distilleries

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain the ASME program
• Review contract files/customer specifications and coordinate special requirements with engineering, sales, and purchasing
• Provide training for inspection personnel and maintain qualification records
• Perform and/or supervise NDE procedures and coordinate NDE subcontracting
• Hire, coach, and evaluate staff
• Perform internal audits of the quality/ISO program
• Qualify and maintain welding procedures to meet contract requirements and ASME code
• Maintain welder qualification records and supervise welder qualification testing
• Prepare and update NDE records, personnel qualifications, and procedures
• Provide backup support for inspection personnel
• Review and supervise material traceability system for compliance with code/customer requirements
• Monitor special testing applications (e.g., oil flush, oxygen cleaning)
• Supervise nameplate preparation and attachments
• Order inspection department supplies
• Perform vendor audits as required
• Prepare for National Board ASME code audit
• Oversee rejection report system and calibration system
• Monitor receiving inspection and initiate solutions as required
• Coordinate repairs/alterations of ASME vessels

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years in a similar function
• 5 years of supervisory/management experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Experience preparing and working with detailed documentation
• Experience with writing and managing weld procedures and welder qualifications a plus
• Experience with non-destructive examination (NDE) a plus
• Union environment experience preferred
• Ability to lift and move products up to 50 lbs and use an overhead crane

Our Recent Projects

• Cube Cooling for Frac Truck
• Turnkey Solutions for Nonalcoholic Beer & Wine
• Heat Exchanger for Pharmaceuticals