Product Quality Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain product-specific Quality Plans that define quality requirements, inspection criteria, and control methods across the product lifecycle.
• Lead the execution of the Product Quality Assurance Program, including defect management, nonconformance reporting, supplier oversight, internal audits, root-cause analysis, CAPA, and product release processes.
• Review and approve supplier and manufacturing quality plans to ensure alignment with product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Lead root-cause and causal analysis investigations for product failures, field issues, and customer complaints, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct product and process audits, supplier assessments, and quality system evaluations; document findings and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement; partner with cross-functional teams to implement mitigation and improvement strategies.
• Ensure quality personnel are properly trained, qualified, and equipped to support product inspections, testing, and quality control activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with product engineering, manufacturing, and customer support teams to ensure quality expectations are understood and met.
• Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement, encouraging early reporting of quality concerns and driving proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field with 5+ years of product quality experience; or an associate degree with 8+ years of experience; or a high school diploma/GED with 12–15+ years of relevant quality background.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and end-to-end product lifecycle quality practices.
• Proficiency with root-cause analysis and problem-solving tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, 8D, or DMAIC.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO/TS standards, and product-specific regulations).
• Experience managing supplier quality, including incoming inspection processes and supplier audits.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and product test requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation abilities, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Highly analytical, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities while driving continuous improvement and customer-focused quality.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Benefits

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.