Description
Tioga Pipe, Inc. is a privately held supplier of pipe, tubing, fittings, flanges, and related products in chrome-alloy steel, stainless steel, carbon steel and nickel alloy steels primarily servicing the global energy and power generation business. The Company has been in business for over 75 years and is one of the top material suppliers for :
- Global Power Generation
- Nuclear Power
- Oil Refining
- Gas and Chemical Processing
- U.S. Military Shipbuilding
Tioga operates from two Regional Centers located in Pennsylvania and Texas where the inventory is among the largest and most comprehensive in the United States. Our core competencies that support our continued success are professional project management, comprehensive inventory, worldwide mill relationships, quality programs and our unsurpassed experience and market knowledge.
Position Summary
The Quality Assurace Lead supports the Quality Director with the maintaining and implementing of Tioga's three quality programs : Nuclear, Military, and ISO. This person will serve as the company quality liaison on major contracts, participate as a consultant to our sales group in interpreting customer requirements, serve as an advisor and technical support for quality-related issues and back-up the Quality Assurance team in key activities.
The candidate should be knowledgeable in the requirements of ASME and ASTM material specifications, ASME B&PV Section III, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1 / ANSI N45.2, and CSA-N299.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Minimum of ten years previous experience in an ASME or other certified program in power generation or energy industriesPrevious experience as a Lead Auditor (in accordance with NQA-1)Previous experience as a mechanical Inspector preferredPrevious experience in the piping industry preferredExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent customer and supplier relationsWorking knowledge of MS Office applications including ExcelKnowledge of steel products, manufacturing, specifications and applications preferredGood mathematical and mechanical aptitudeResponsibilities
Provide day-to-day management of all aspects of each of Tioga's Three Quality Assurance (QA) programsDirects workers engaged in inspection, testing, certification activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and productsDevelop initial revisions and subsequent modifications to the quality assurance programs and make recommendations to help define the following :Program capabilities and goals
QA Policies and ProceduresPersonnel responsibilities and areas of responsibilityDesign and write quality manuals, procedures, and work instructions using written and verbal input from workers and department managersDefine supplier requirements, develop suppliers, manage and monitor Tioga Pipe's Approved Supplier Lists (ASL)Serve as a Lead auditor, conduct supplier surveillance auditsUnderstand and communicate details concerning all Tioga Pipe specifications and requirementsBuild and maintain relationships with customers and suppliersRegular supply chain interface. Visit suppliers as necessaryCommunicate customer needs within the Tioga Pipe organizationAssist and advise in the resolution of technical issuesManage Tioga's Corrective Action and Non-conformance ProgramsCollect and interpret data, and develop reports in support of Key Performance Indicators / Metrics and Management ReviewsDevelop and conduct QA training as neededTravel
Willingness and ability to travel to suppliers' locations on a regular basis, may include occasional international travel
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Tioga has a fully competitive compensation package including :
Incentive bonus programComprehensive health plans401K with employer matchLife and Disability Insurance
