QA Supervisor

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for all foundry metallurgical operations and decisions and directs the quality projects and activities of the Quality Assurance team. Create and monitor new processes to track quality and defects. Audit vendors and production and coordinate UL and FM audits. Perform first article inspections and create new product inspection programs. Lead process improvement activities related to quality improvement. Develop and implement action plans to address quality issues. 

Hours: Mon – Fri 5:00am-1:30pm

Why join Romac?

Founded in 1969, Romac is committed to ‘connecting people to water,’ manufacturing innovative and high-quality American waterworks products, and exceeding our customers’ expectations, while positively impacting the lives of our employees.

People love to work at Romac because we all share the same Core Culture Values:

ONE ROMAC-Through humility, integrity, and determination we work together as ONE, to accomplish the objectives and priorities of the business.

PEOPLE FIRST-We care about the well-being and success of every person.  Relationship development is central to everything we do.

CULTURE OF SOLUTIONS-We are curious, open, and flexible as we solve problems and strive to continuously improve.

ALL-IN ATTITUDE-We are committed to excellence and are fully engaged in helping move the company forward.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and mentor a team of 5-8 QA Technicians or Project Coordinators. Supervise daily operations of the Foundry QA department, including the Sand & Metals Lab. Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide training. Focus on performance management by establishing goals and evaluating progress.
2. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead or assign projects to evaluate return on investment. Review results and costs of projects and material change analysis. Approve most material changes. Present justification to senior management on equipment purchases.
3. Provide training on foundry inspection processes. Perform inspections on most critical shipments. Establish inspection requirements and frequency. Identify issues early to reduce financial exposure and business disruption.
4. Perform forensic analyses of returns products. Work closely with Engineering to identify root cause of field failures. Perform tests internally and externally to support conclusions. Write comprehensive reports on findings that are reviewed by executive level and are sent to customers for resolution of back charges. Maintain database of all QA returns and analysis. Create, distribute, and complete corrective actions.
5. Handle all customer correspondence regarding product quality, returns, and first article inspections. Review and confirm ability to meet customer-specified testing requirements.

Qualifications:

1. 10 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role, 5 years of management experience
2. Expert QA skills, including experience with print reading, finishing, and defect recognition; able to perform all material inspections and transactions; has expertise in multiple disciplines and inspection processes/equipment
3. Working knowledge of modern Quality Assurance practices such as statistical process control, flow charting, troubleshooting techniques, Ishikawa, and Pareto analysis
4. Must be proficient with onsite coordinate measuring machines (CMMs)
5. Able to use all tools and equipment necessary for the job, including sanders, cut-off saw, calipers, tensile tester, Brinell hardness tester, Root polisher, advanced spectrometer, carbon/sulfur analyzer, and microstructure image analyzer; able to set-up, program, and operate a lathe; able to maintain calibrate, and troubleshoot a spectrometer and Carbon/Sulfer Analyzer
6. Effective skills in the following: reading, writing, communication, math, computer, customer relations, and organizational

Compensation: $72,900-$109,400 per year, depending on experience

Romac provides employees with the following benefit options:

• Quarterly Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Year-End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 100% employer-paid medical plan option for employee-only coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready for an adventure and are interested in joining an industry leader that is making big impacts on the waterworks industry, we would love to hear from you! 

Romac is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship based on a protected status or characteristic, as defined by federal, state, or local law

Salary : $72,900 - $109,400