Quality Control Manager - Continental Disc Corporation

Continental Disc Corporation, LLC (“CDC”) designs and manufactures safety-critical products that protect pressure-containing vessels from catastrophic failure. CDC is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri (outside Kansas City), and has manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India with additional sales offices in India, the Netherlands and China. CDC benefits from being one of the most recognized brands in its industry and a reputation for outstanding quality earned over its more than 55 years of operation. CDC’s customers include blue-chip companies in the chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, general industrial, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, municipal, and other markets globally.

Continental Disc Corporation has 50+ years’ experience engineering and manufacturing rupture discs, valves and flame control products that protect the lives of our customers and our environment. We attribute our success to our commitment to growth, quality and innovation. We encourage members of the CDC team to support our efforts toward continuous improvement. We value and celebrate the team’s efforts to move our company forward through incremental advances and breakthrough achievements.

This is a leadership position with primary responsibilities for Quality Control Activities at the CDC facility in Liberty, MO who will operate under the direct supervision of the Vice President Manufacturing - Disc with direction from the Vice President – Global Quality and Certifications. The Quality Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring that product produced at the Liberty facility meets the requirements outlined by Customers as well as CDC Engineering standards.  Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring that all activities related to inspection, test, and production of products within the site are completed per the approved and released procedures and work instructions within the QMS.  This position leads a group of quality control inspectors who inspect, test, evaluate, and validate product conformity and performance.  In addition, the manager will analyze discrepancies in performance and take action to drive improvements in product and service quality.   

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Responsible for the daily management and performance of Receiving, In-process and Final Inspection.

- Ensures that all personnel within the facility follow all policies, procedures, and instructions as documented in the QMS.

- Works with the QA Manager to revise and update procedures, processes, work instructions within the QMS as required.

- Co-Chairs the sites Corrective Action Board (CAB) and drive appropriate and timely corrective action responses with regards to product quality issues.

- Assists the QA Manager by representing Quality Control (inspection, test, MRB, etc.) in regulatory and customer audits, facility surveys and third-party inspections.

- Is a member of the Internal Audit team and will audit functions and processes as outlined by the internal audit schedule.

- Facilitate and coordinate resolution of quality problems related to product quality with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, sales personnel, and Corp QA personnel.

- Assists in maintaining the corrective action program and facilitate the resolution of nonconformities related product and service issues.

- Supervise, assist, and advise all inspectors as needed.  Evaluate and document QC personnel performance.  Provide backup for inspection personnel as required. 

- Provide input for Quality Control Department budgeting, capital needs and long-range planning.

- Maintain calibration and control system for all precision measuring and test equipment.

- Helps ensure compliance to regulatory agencies, documented procedures, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.

- Provide training programs and instruction to employees.

- Maintain welder certifications and qualifications.

- Assists with performing contract review as required to insure needs of the customer can be met.

- Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Experience as a Quality Control Manager or a bachelor’s degree with experience in quality assurance in a manufacturing environment. 

- Knowledge of welding, calibration and measurement systems, inspection and testing methods, manufacturing processes and process control techniques.

- Minimum of two (2) years management/supervisory experience.

- Lean Six Sigma or other Disciplined Problem-Solving Methodology training.

- ASQ CQE, CQA, CQM certifications desired.

TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

- Strong computer skills sufficient to successfully use company ERP system, MS Office, and to mine and analyze data.

- Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Quality Principles).

- Math and calculation.

- Problem solving and RCCA.

- Reasoning and analyzing.

- Basic understanding of quality management systems (ISO, AS, APEX, etc).

- Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

- Well developed planning and organizational skills.

- Knowledge of applicable certification standards and codes.

BEHAVIORAL:

- Above average attention to detail.

- Sincere dedication to the best interest of the company, its customers and employees.

- Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety.

- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.

- Positive attitude and ability to motivate others.

- Ability to work well with others, including subordinates, peers, executive management and outside vendors, representatives and visitors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- May need to sit or stand as needed, may require walking for periodic periods throughout the day.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating) , Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities