Who We Are and Why This Role Matters
At The Shaw Group, we are shaping the future of industrial pipe fabrication with a people first, execution focused approach. As QAQC Director for US Pipe Fabrication in Walker, Louisiana, you will lead quality strategy and day to day execution for a critical fabrication operation. This newly created leadership role plays a direct role in protecting client trust, maintaining production flow, and positioning the Walker facility for sustained growth. You will bring a fresh perspective, challenge legacy practices, and elevate quality performance across the organization.
What You Will Do
Ensure quality enables production rather than slowing it down. Lead client facing QAQC engagement and upfront quality planning. Set quality standards, specifications, and expectations across projects. Partner closely with production, materials, paint, and project management teams. Identify and remove quality related bottlenecks. Drive problem resolution through root cause analysis and corrective action. Build a disciplined, accountable, and scalable QAQC organization. Key Responsibilities Include
Lead the Walker QAQC department and overall quality management system. Ensure compliance with client requirements, ISO 9001standards, and applicable codes; ASME Section IIX for welding, ASME B31.3 for pipe processing and other applicable standards. Oversee audits, inspections, and certifications with confidence and consistency. Manage staffing levels and resources to align with workload and production demand. Develop QAQC leaders and succession readiness Cross-Functional collaboration with estimating, production, engineering, procurement and project management teams to integrate quality requirements into the fabrication processes. Provide reporting and insights to executive leadership. What You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field); advanced degree or certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager, CWI - Certified Welding Inspector) preferred. 10+ years of QAQC experience in industrial manufacturing. 5+ years of QAQC leadership experience. Strong background in pipe fabrication or similar manufacturing environments. Deep understanding of quality systems, audits, and certifications. Ability to execute leadership vision through disciplined operations. Commercial awareness and ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule. Strong Excel and reporting skills.
Rewards and Growth
Competitive compensation package. Comprehensive benefit package including health, 401k and generous PTO. Career path opportunities. Collaborative, people-first culture with a focus on innovation, results, and Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide quality strategy.
Location and Travel
Walker, Louisiana. On site role.
EEO and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At The Shaw Group, we are shaping the future of industrial pipe fabrication with a people first, execution focused approach. As QAQC Director for US Pipe Fabrication in Walker, Louisiana, you will lead quality strategy and day to day execution for a critical fabrication operation. This newly created leadership role plays a direct role in protecting client trust, maintaining production flow, and positioning the Walker facility for sustained growth. You will bring a fresh perspective, challenge legacy practices, and elevate quality performance across the organization.
What You Will Do
Ensure quality enables production rather than slowing it down. Lead client facing QAQC engagement and upfront quality planning. Set quality standards, specifications, and expectations across projects. Partner closely with production, materials, paint, and project management teams. Identify and remove quality related bottlenecks. Drive problem resolution through root cause analysis and corrective action. Build a disciplined, accountable, and scalable QAQC organization. Key Responsibilities Include
Lead the Walker QAQC department and overall quality management system. Ensure compliance with client requirements, ISO 9001standards, and applicable codes; ASME Section IIX for welding, ASME B31.3 for pipe processing and other applicable standards. Oversee audits, inspections, and certifications with confidence and consistency. Manage staffing levels and resources to align with workload and production demand. Develop QAQC leaders and succession readiness Cross-Functional collaboration with estimating, production, engineering, procurement and project management teams to integrate quality requirements into the fabrication processes. Provide reporting and insights to executive leadership. What You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field); advanced degree or certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager, CWI - Certified Welding Inspector) preferred. 10+ years of QAQC experience in industrial manufacturing. 5+ years of QAQC leadership experience. Strong background in pipe fabrication or similar manufacturing environments. Deep understanding of quality systems, audits, and certifications. Ability to execute leadership vision through disciplined operations. Commercial awareness and ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule. Strong Excel and reporting skills.
Rewards and Growth
Competitive compensation package. Comprehensive benefit package including health, 401k and generous PTO. Career path opportunities. Collaborative, people-first culture with a focus on innovation, results, and Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide quality strategy.
Location and Travel
Walker, Louisiana. On site role.
EEO and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.