Site Quality Manager (NDT Level 3)

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Responsibilities:

QMS Development and Implementation:

• Lead the development and deployment of a site-wide Quality Management System from the ground up, aligned with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Define quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation systems.
• Establish document control, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality metrics tracking

 

Quality Team Development:

• Build and scale a high-performing quality team, including inspectors, NDT technicians, and quality engineers.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and competency requirements for all quality personnel.
• Develop training programs and certification pathways for NDT and inspection staff.
• Mentor and coach team members to ensure technical excellence and career growth

 

Inspection & Process Control (Shipbuilding):

• Establish inspection plans and hold points for shipbuilding processes, including welding, fabrication, and machining.
• Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and implement inspection and test plans (ITPs) for hull structures, weldments, and machined components.
• Ensure proper application of NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT, etc.) in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Oversee weld quality control, including procedure qualification records (PQRs), welding procedure specifications (WPS), and welder qualifications.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with operations, manufacturing, and engineering teams to integrate quality into production processes.
• Identify resource needs (personnel, equipment, tools) required to support quality objectives.
• Support design for manufacturability and quality (DFM/DFQ) initiatives.
• Participate in production readiness reviews and process validations.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances

 

NDT Leadership and Compliance:

• Serve as the site NDT Level III authority, responsible for procedure approval and certification oversight.
• Develop and maintain NDT procedures in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ASNT, AWS, ASTM).
• Ensure proper calibration, qualification, and use of NDT equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and audits of NDT activities.

 

Audit & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead internal and external audits, including ISO certification audits.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor quality performance.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Drive a culture of quality and accountability across the organization.

Qualifications:

• NDT Level III certification (ASNT or equivalent) required.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality management within shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or related industries.
• Proven experience developing and implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS), preferably aligned with ISO standards.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication, machining, and inspection techniques.
• Experience defining inspection plans, process controls, and critical quality requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience building and managing technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in shipbuilding, maritime, or defense-related manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with naval or marine classification standards (e.g., ABS, DNV).
• Prior experience standing up a new facility or greenfield operation.