Manager, Quality Assurance

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.

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available.

We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide.

Job Overview

Provides leadership and governance to establish, direct and maintain exemplary Quality Management Systems. Responsible for managing and setting the direction of the Quality Management System in full compliance with ISO 9001 certification requirements. Plans and coordinates the implementation of continuous improvement practices, policies and procedures that ensure the consistent delivery of quality products, driving the organization towards best-in-industry quality performance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leadership and effective and efficient management of the Quality Assurance Department team
• Responsible for optimization of the management systems in compliance with international regulations such as ISO 9001.
• Lead cross-functional development/deployment, and maintenance of tactical objectives and KPIs;
• Maintain quality objectives and KPIs related to receiving inspection, in-process and final inspection, MRB, supplier quality performance index, project quality performance, cost of quality, internal (first party) and external (second and third party) audits; corrective actions, field trouble reports/customer complaints;
• Ensure efficient and effective quality operations such as quality assurance and control, continual improvement, project quality and regulatory management;
• Analyzing, identifying, and implementing manufacturing and/or business process improvements which will improve capability and performance;
• Responsible for tracking the cost of quality and implementing actions to reduce failure and later assessment cost of quality;
• Plan quality for products and projects by use of quality control plans, inspection and test plans ITPs, work orders/travelers, and MRB;
• Responsible for integration of quality assurance through entire phase of project realization (e.g., from proposal/award to closure);
• Actively work with the procurement department to optimize supply chain;
• Acquire and maintain product line certifications, specifically Maritime Class Societies (e.g., ABS, BV, DNV, LR) Product/Manufacturer approvals;
• Design and deploy various types of first party audit programs, conduct supplier audits in coordination with the procurement department, and represent the company in case of second- and third-party assessments;
• Coordinate with marketing/sales, engineering, procurement, production, and project management functions to detect and reduce risks related to the regulatory compliance, project schedule/scope/quality/and cost;
• Promote risk and process based approach across the organization, deploy SIPOC model, PDCA;
• Promote and work on implementation of kaizen events, 5S, kanban, lean manufacturing and lean supply chain;
• Troubleshooting problems or quality issues related to products or processes;
• Meeting with members of the production team to offer recommendations and share results;
• Maintaining and controlling calibration records for test and inspection equipment;
• Applying good manufacturing practice and observing that it is being adhered to;
• Verify parts and products are compliant to specifications;
• Defines quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff;
• Collaborates with other members of management to develop new product requireme