Quality Control Manager

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

• 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: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave