Supervisor, Quality Control

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About the Role

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily quality control inspection activities throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, customer specifications, and company quality requirements. This position supervises Quality Control Inspectors, coordinates inspection activities, and supports the production schedule while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in welding, pressure vessel fabrication, ASME Code requirements, and quality management systems. This role serves as a key liaison between Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Management, Authorized Inspection Agencies, and customer representatives to ensure inspection requirements and project deliverables are met. The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for employee development, workload planning, resource allocation, performance management, and continuous improvement of quality control processes. This position may also provide quality support to domestic and international facilities as needed.

Pay

$31/hr – $43/hr

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Quality Control Inspectors performing receiving, in-process, final, and source inspections, as applicable.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign inspection activities based on production schedules, project requirements, and available resources to support timely completion of manufacturing operations.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities for ASME Code and non-Code products, including pressure vessels, piping, welded assemblies, and related equipment.
• Ensure manufactured products comply with applicable ASME Codes, approved drawings, specifications, quality procedures, and customer requirements.
• Review and verify inspection reports, material certifications, test records, weld documentation, and other quality-related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate required inspections, witness points, and hold points with Authorized Inspectors, third-party inspection agencies, and customer representatives.
• Oversee the inspection, measuring, and test equipment calibration program to ensure equipment remains properly maintained and within required calibration intervals.
• Identify, document, and communicate product nonconformances, quality concerns, and inspection discrepancies to appropriate personnel and Quality Management.
• Initiate, review, and monitor Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and support corrective and preventive action activities to ensure timely resolution.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues and minimize production delays.
• Monitor inspection workflow, labor hours, workload distribution, and department resources to maintain efficiency and meet operational objectives.
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Control Inspectors regarding inspection methods, welding requirements, dimensional verification, testing procedures, and applicable quality standards.
• Support welding inspection activities, including review of welding procedures, welder qualifications, weld symbols, and applicable inspection requirements.
• Coordinate and verify required nondestructive examination (NDE/NDT), pressure testing, and other inspection activities in accordance with approved procedures and applicable requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and support compliance with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes, documentation accuracy, quality performance, and departmental efficiency.
• Maintain accurate quality records and ensure required documentation is completed, organized, and available for audits, customer review, and project closeout.
• Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate Quality Control personnel to support employee development, technical competency, and consistent inspection practices.
• Communicate department expectations, performance objectives, quality concerns, and operational priorities to team members.
• Support staffing requirements, employee scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, and training activities in coordination with Quality Management and Human Resources.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and adherence to established workplace expectations, addressing concerns as appropriate.
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