Quality Manager required for Leading Shipbuilder/Ship Repair Company

• Facilities Manager
• Onsite in Portland, OR
• $100,000 - $110,000 per year

A leading shipbuilding and repair company is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Assurance Program and all related functions. This role provides leadership and direction, establishing a quality strategy aligned with company culture.

The Quality Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Mentor and lead the division quality team; develop training programs for quality personnel.
• Review quality requirements and develop pricing or cost estimates for bid proposals.
• Review and approve procedures, oversee audit operations and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Provide written and verbal briefings to Executive Management.
• Coordinate with department leads to ensure the effectiveness of quality programs in accordance with industry best practices.
• Prepare quarterly reports and review trend analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ensure vendors are managed according to QA program and contract requirements, and that purchase documents accurately reflect these and other flowdown requirements.
• Advise executive management on resolving quality concerns and correcting deficiencies.
• Recognize, report, and resolve safety issues to maintain a safe work environment.

The ideal Quality Manager candidate will have the following skillset:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in related technical field preferred
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in quality assurance.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of and experience meeting American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 certified facility; familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements
• Ability to proactively plan, set, communicate, and track progress towards goals and milestones.
• Effective presentation skills and the ability to respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to achieve results by influencing others.
• Critical thinking skills for scheduling activities, resolving problems, performing root-cause analysis, and measuring quality performance throughout projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and other job-related software.
• Ability to recognize and resolve unsafe working conditions.

If interested, please apply now!