Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary
Reports to: Vice President of EHS & Quality
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Company Summary
Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.
Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.
Summary/Objective
As a member of the Stellar Energy Quality Team, The Quality Manufacturing Director leads the Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) departments to ensure product quality through root cause problem solving, process improvements, and data analytics, while supporting the existing QMS infrastructure managed by the QMS Director. This role drives a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging metrics and analytics to enhance manufacturing performance and compliance.
Essential Functions
- Direct QC/QA teams in identifying and resolving quality issues using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D. Implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
- Optimize inspection and testing protocols to enhance defect detection and reduce cycle times. Introduce automated inspection technologies and standardize workflows to improve consistency.
- Develop and refine QA processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean methodologies, to streamline quality assurance audits and documentation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to integrate process enhancements, reducing variability and improving product reliability.
- Define and track QC-specific KPIs, such as first-pass yield, scrap rates, and inspection accuracy. Use statistical process control (SPC) to monitor real-time production quality and identify trends.
- Monitor QA metrics, including audit pass rates, non-conformance resolution times, and customer complaint trends. Leverage data to ensure compliance and drive process improvements.
- Utilize advanced analytics tools (e.g., Minitab, Power BI) to consolidate QC/QA data, generate predictive insights, and support decision-making.
- Present data-driven reports to leadership to align quality strategies with business goals.
- Oversee QC inspection, testing, and validation processes, and ensure QA compliance with standards. Support QMS audits and documentation under QMS Director guidance.
- Lead and mentor QC/QA teams, fostering a data-driven, quality-focused culture. Align department goals with organizational objectives.
- Act as point of contact for external customers and suppliers, addressing inquiries, complaints, and surveys.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the QMS and support Stellar Energy’s sustainability and operational goals.
- Maintain good interface with other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of quality and compliance processes.
Competencies
- Technical Capacity.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
The position is responsible to manage and direct Quality Control and Quality Assurance Departments.
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the Fabrication Shop for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory head protection.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must also be able to climb a ladder.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel
Anticipated 25% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or related discipline, from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial QA/QC or similar projects working experience.
- Expertise in root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
- Proficiency with quality system, process control, PFMEA, etc.
- Knowledge of QMS standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and industry regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position
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Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in USA.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
