Quality Manager

About the Role

The Quality Manager will oversee all quality assurance and control processes, ensuring the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance. This role involves hands-on inspections, collaboration with production, engineering, and management teams, and implementing robust inspection procedures for welding, fabrication, and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of manufactured components, welds, and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and engineering drawings.
• Utilize NDT techniques (such as VT, MT, PT, UT) to evaluate material integrity and detect potential defects.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Interpret and apply welding codes and standards (AWS, ASME, ISO) to manufacturing processes.
• Document inspection findings and generate quality reports, including non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Accept or reject incoming materials based on inspection results.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to comply with industry standards such as AWS, AWWA, and ISO requirements.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across production and quality processes.
• Oversee all weld certification programs, including qualifying welders to applicable codes and standards.
• Conduct or supervise weld inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) as required.
• Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and Welder Performance Qualification Records (WPQs).
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, AWWA C706, and other applicable codes.
• Provide technical guidance to welding teams on processes, techniques, and quality improvements.
• Maintain documentation and records required for customer audits, regulatory reviews, and internal quality reporting.
• Ensure all manufactured products meet engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to resolve quality concerns during production and installation phases.
• Develop and deliver training programs for welders, quality personnel, and production teams on quality standards and welding practices.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce defects and increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification from AWS.
• Minimum 7 years of quality management experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, AWWA standards, and other relevant industry codes.
• Experience managing weld certification programs and conducting welder performance testing.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and building cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in gate manufacturing, water control systems, or heavy structural fabrication.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar QMS standards.
• Experience with NDT methods such as visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, or dye penetrant testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders or scaffolding as needed for inspections.
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments, including fabrication shops and outdoor field inspections.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.