Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Align systems with industry standards such as AWS D1.1, AWS D14.3, and ISO 9001.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Interpret blueprints, weld callouts, tolerances, and technical specifications to verify compliance.
• Conduct customer site visits and collaborate with customer quality teams.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate quality personnel including CWIs and inspection staff.
• Support hiring, training, employee development, and compensation recommendations.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections for fabricated components and weldments.
• Design inspection plans including sampling methodology, risk assessments, and testing requirements.
• Ensure proper calibration and use of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs, etc.).
• Maintain weld quality and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Reference destructive and non-destructive testing standards when appropriate.
• Manage welder qualifications and certification documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure equipment and systems produce consistent, quality results.
• Lead the First Article process for new parts and customers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or related manufacturing.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding, cutting, forming, machining, finishing, and assembly processes.
• Experience with AWS D1.1 and ISO 9001 (or similar systems).
• Technical degree in Welding, Engineering, or related field preferred (not required).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of weld codes and industry standards.
• Strong blueprint and specification interpretation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality data management tools.
• Certifications such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), CQE, or CQA preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Able to adapt and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• To better serve our employees, we offer competitive benefits as follows
• Pay: Hiring Salary Range: Depending on experience.
• Bonus Programs
• Insurance: Medical – Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account, Dental and Vision Plans, STD/LTD and Voluntary Life/AD&D Plans
• Retirement: 401k with company match
• Holidays/PTO: 9 Paid Holiday, 1 Floating Holiday, PTO for New Hires
• Additional Incentives: Safety glasses and steel toe boots reimbursement, Work shirts provided by DeGeest

Equal Opportunity Employer

DeGeest is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.