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Novax Recruitment Ltd lists this Director Of Quality opportunity in midland, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Director Of Quality
Location: Midland, TX
Salary: $#removed# - $180,000
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead the quality function across two heavy-fabrication operations within a growing industrial group.
This is a true director-level role for a technically strong quality leader who can take ownership of the Quality Management System, quality team and continuous improvement programme .
The operations cover oil & gas fabrication, pressure vessels, ASME/API code work, structural steel and utility structures . Strong hands-on experience in both fabrication/welding quality and ASME/API and AWS requirements is essential.
This is not simply a senior inspection position . We need a proven quality leader who has owned a manufacturer's quality programme and successfully managed customer, third-party and industry audits.
Key Responsibilities
Own and continuously improve the QMS across two fabrication operations.
Ensure compliance with ASME, API, API Q1, AWS and customer requirements .
Lead, develop and hold the quality team accountable.
Maintain audit readiness and act as the key contact for customers, registrars and third-party inspectors.
Provide hands-on shop-floor quality leadership.
Oversee WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, welding inspection, NDE, material traceability, MTRs and heat numbers .
Support structural steel quality and AWS requirements.
Lead non-conformance investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Partner with production, engineering, operations and executive leadership to maintain quality while supporting delivery and growth.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Director of Quality, Head of Quality, Senior Quality Manager or similar .
5+ years leading QA/QC management systems, including document control.
Strong background in steel, heavy manufacturing or industrial fabrication .
Significant hands-on manufacturing quality experience.
Active CWI certification required.
Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication and ASME, API, API Q1 and AWS requirements.
Experience with both pressure-vessel/code fabrication and structural steel .
Strong understanding of WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, NDE and material traceability.
Experience leading quality teams and managing audits across multiple facilities or operations.
Strong continuous-improvement and growth mindset.
Highly Desirable
API Q1 Auditor credentials
Additional welding/NDE certifications
NDE Level II/III
English/Spanish bilingual
Pressure-vessel and structural steel fabrication experience
Experience scaling quality systems across multiple facilities
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Worksite address
midland, TX, 79709, US
Who can apply
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