Quality Control Manager

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Leader to drive quality systems, continuous improvement, and team performance within a heavy steel fabrication environment. This role blends technical quality expertise with strong people leadership, requiring someone who leads from the front, sets clear expectations, and builds a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop quality team members across shifts; drive accountability and performance
• Oversee quality control processes across fabrication, welding, coating, and galvanizing operations
• Implement and improve quality systems, procedures, and inspection standards
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Utilize SPC, process capability, and data analysis to improve manufacturing performance
• Interpret and enforce codes, standards, shop drawings, and specifications
• Partner with operations to support Lean / continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and proactive problem-solving

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + 3+ years of quality experience OR Associate's degree + 6+ years OR 9+ years of progressive quality experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with welding inspection, coating inspection, and NDT (non-destructive testing)
• Root cause analysis tools (fishbone, Pareto, etc.)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability
• Knowledge of steel fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, painting, galvanizing)
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and influence cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Skills

• Quality leadership experience in an AISC-certified heavy fabrication environment
• Certifications: AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), SNT-TC-1A (VT, MT, UT Level II), NACE CIP Level I, ASQ CQE or CMQ/OE
• Experience leading Lean Six Sigma / CI projects
• Strong people leader who leads by example and builds team culture
• Self-starter who takes initiative without needing direction
• Comfortable balancing shop-floor presence with strategic quality improvements
• Technically sound, but equally focused on developing teams and driving change