Quality Manager

Quality Manager

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) for Seatrium LeTourneau USA operations and projects. This role supports engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, offshore equipment, and project execution activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company procedures.

The Quality Manager will work cross-functionally with engineering, project management, procurement, operations, suppliers, and clients to drive quality performance, risk mitigation, process improvement, and customer satisfaction across all project phases.

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve the company Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 standards, customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and documentation are effectively controlled and maintained.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure corrective actions are completed timely.
• Manage non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Project & Operational Quality Oversight

• Support quality planning and execution for engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, offshore equipment, and project activities.
• Review project quality requirements, specifications, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), and technical documentation.
• Coordinate inspection activities, testing requirements, and quality surveillance throughout project execution.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor quality performance and participate in vendor qualification processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including ASME, API, AWS, ABS, DNV, or client-specific requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze quality metrics, trends, KPIs, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to reduce rework, defects, delays, and operational risk.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Facilitate lessons learned and best practice sharing across projects and departments.

Client & Regulatory Interface

• Serve as the primary quality representative during client meetings, audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Support customer satisfaction initiatives and timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Ensure proper retention and turnover of quality records and project documentation.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to quality personnel and project teams.
• Coordinate third-party inspectors, auditors, and quality consultants as required.
• Support workforce training on quality procedures, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Assist management with strategic quality planning and resource forecasting.

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