TransTech Energy
Quality Control Manager
Location: Charlotte, NC
Company Overview
Bendel Tank and Heat Exchanger, LLC, a division of TransTech Group, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of custom Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Alloy vessels per ASME, API, TEMA, and UL specifications. Having been in business for over 50 years, Bendel serves several industries including: chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial food manufacturing. Bendel has a strong company culture built on a family atmosphere where success is defined by the impact on the lives of our stakeholders.
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic Quality Control Manager to spearhead our quality assurance programs within a high-volume metal manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring rigorous compliance with international regulatory standards and client specifications. The successful candidate will collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to drive a culture of continuous improvement, oversee end-to-end inspection frameworks, and serve as the primary liaison for technical audits and certifications.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Project Documentation & ITPs: Develop and interpret detailed Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and comprehensive project data packages to ensure seamless coordination with customer inspectors and adherence to contract specifications.
* Quality Governance: Develop and optimize comprehensive QC standards and protocols aligned with engineering specifications and regulatory mandates.
* Regulatory Compliance: Manage the integrity of quality documentation, manuals, and filing systems to ensure audit-readiness at all times.
* Technical Inspection: Execute precision inspections of raw materials and verify fabrication accuracy against complex engineering schematics.
* Weld Integrity: Perform visual and liquid penetrant weld inspections; maintain meticulous traceability records, weld maps, and shop travelers.
* Certification Oversight: Administer welder qualification testing and maintain up-to-date performance records.
* Audit Leadership: Coordinate and lead Authorized Inspector (A.I.) audits and National Board reviews, ensuring zero-defect reporting.
* Testing & Validation: Supervise hydrostatic testing and conduct final quality validation of finished products prior to global shipment.
* Supply Chain Quality: Conduct comprehensive quality audits of vendors and subcontractors to ensure material and service consistency.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify systemic quality variances and implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CAPA).
* Mentorship: Provide technical training and QC guidance to fabrication and welding teams to elevate shop-floor performance.
Competencies
* Certifications: Active AWS CWI required; additional API or NACE certifications highly preferred.
* Technical Expertise: Mastery of ASME (Sections I, VIII, IX), API, and AWS codes and regulatory frameworks.
* Skills: Proficiency in reading complex blueprints, interpreting NDT results, and managing multi-stage fabrication workflows.
Education & Experience:
* A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy metal fabrication quality control.
Benefits Designed to Work for You:
* Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
* 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
* Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
* HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
* Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
* Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
* Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
* Health benefits kick in fast - first of the month after 30 days
Time Off
We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* Bereavement Leave
This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
#Bendel
Location: Charlotte, NC
Company Overview
Bendel Tank and Heat Exchanger, LLC, a division of TransTech Group, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of custom Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Alloy vessels per ASME, API, TEMA, and UL specifications. Having been in business for over 50 years, Bendel serves several industries including: chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial food manufacturing. Bendel has a strong company culture built on a family atmosphere where success is defined by the impact on the lives of our stakeholders.
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic Quality Control Manager to spearhead our quality assurance programs within a high-volume metal manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring rigorous compliance with international regulatory standards and client specifications. The successful candidate will collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to drive a culture of continuous improvement, oversee end-to-end inspection frameworks, and serve as the primary liaison for technical audits and certifications.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Project Documentation & ITPs: Develop and interpret detailed Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and comprehensive project data packages to ensure seamless coordination with customer inspectors and adherence to contract specifications.
* Quality Governance: Develop and optimize comprehensive QC standards and protocols aligned with engineering specifications and regulatory mandates.
* Regulatory Compliance: Manage the integrity of quality documentation, manuals, and filing systems to ensure audit-readiness at all times.
* Technical Inspection: Execute precision inspections of raw materials and verify fabrication accuracy against complex engineering schematics.
* Weld Integrity: Perform visual and liquid penetrant weld inspections; maintain meticulous traceability records, weld maps, and shop travelers.
* Certification Oversight: Administer welder qualification testing and maintain up-to-date performance records.
* Audit Leadership: Coordinate and lead Authorized Inspector (A.I.) audits and National Board reviews, ensuring zero-defect reporting.
* Testing & Validation: Supervise hydrostatic testing and conduct final quality validation of finished products prior to global shipment.
* Supply Chain Quality: Conduct comprehensive quality audits of vendors and subcontractors to ensure material and service consistency.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify systemic quality variances and implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CAPA).
* Mentorship: Provide technical training and QC guidance to fabrication and welding teams to elevate shop-floor performance.
Competencies
* Certifications: Active AWS CWI required; additional API or NACE certifications highly preferred.
* Technical Expertise: Mastery of ASME (Sections I, VIII, IX), API, and AWS codes and regulatory frameworks.
* Skills: Proficiency in reading complex blueprints, interpreting NDT results, and managing multi-stage fabrication workflows.
Education & Experience:
* A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy metal fabrication quality control.
Benefits Designed to Work for You:
* Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
* 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
* Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
* HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
* Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
* Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
* Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
* Health benefits kick in fast - first of the month after 30 days
Time Off
We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* Bereavement Leave
This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
#Bendel