A Director of Quality Assurance oversees and directs the overall operations of quality assurance within a company to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
$130.000 - $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 Apply Now Send your CV to or apply directly through this advertisement.
