Job Responsibility
Responsible for product quality assessment and improvement. Work with local Quality Managers, Process Metallurgists, Operations Management and employees to improve the product quality through standard practices, process control and understanding customer requirements. Provides technical assistance and quality support to the Quality and Operations management group for all Universal Facilites.This position will report to the Corporate Director Quality Assurance.
Job Duties
Position requires solid Quality System Management skills and abilities to provide technical advice and direction to the organization.
- Follows all Safety policies and procedures.
- Ensures that technical standards and work instructions are followed to ensure product quality requirements are implemented and followed.
- Lead customer and regulatory audits, including AS9100 and Nadcap HT and MTL, at all facilities.
- Must be trustworthy in all areas of profession and personal performance.
- Regular interface with local General Managers, Quality Managers, Operations, and technical groups.
- Facilitate APQP activities - FMEA, Control Plans, etc.
- Perform internal and external audits on a regularly scheduled basis.
- Participate in root cause and corrective action sessions to ensure effective completion.
- Review and provide direction to augment local Level II Quality Assurance procedures.
- Develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem solving.
- Remain flexible with daily activities to handle any emergency issues as they arrive.
- Travel as necessary to all USAP locations and suppliers.
- Provide support as deemed necessary to allow the Quality assurance department to function properly.
- Report all witness incidents involving injuries, pills, fires, property damage, and near misses to appropriate Management.
- Perform other related work, as required.
Qualifications and Education
Minimum experience level is 5 plus years in a metal manufacturing or processing environment. Metallurgical or materials science background in preferred.
Preferred Skills: Good, solid foundation of technical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form. Ability to manipulate and analyze data and make critical decisions. Aerospace Quality Standard and/or Nadcap experience. Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and specifications.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in a metal manufacturing or processing environment
- Solid Quality System Management skills and abilities
- Strong technical knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to manipulate and analyze data and make critical decisions
- Metallurgical or materials science background
- Aerospace Quality Standard and/or Nadcap experience
- Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and specifications
What We Do
Universal Stainless, headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including nickel alloy, stainless steel, tool steel and aircraft quality low alloy steels. These can be manufactured into a wide variety of grades and product forms. Our products, which are sold to service centers, forgers, rerollers and original equipment manufacturers, are further processed by our customers for use in a variety of industries, including: Aerospace Power generation Oil & Gas Heavy equipment manufacturing Our specialty bar facilities have one of the broadest and diverse size range and product capabilities in the industry. We also offer conversion services on our Radial Forge and Universal Rolling Mill. Established in 1994, our experience, technical expertise, and dedicated workforce stand committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.
