Quality Manager, Huron SD

About the role

The Quality Manager leads quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives at the Huron facility, ensuring compliance with internal standards and industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all quality functions for the Huron facility, including welding, machining, fabrication, and assembly operations
• Ensure compliance with Terex quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry codes (AWS, ISO, etc.)
• Oversee machine shop quality through inspection processes, dimensional verification, GD&T interpretation, and process capability monitoring
• Develop and implement quality plans, control plans, inspection methods, and control strategies for manufacturing processes
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) for quality issues, including weld defects and machining nonconformances
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality (COPQ)
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve product quality and process capability
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits
• Develop, coach, and lead the quality team, including inspectors, technicians, and engineers
• Monitor and report key quality metrics such as first-pass yield, defect rates, and customer complaints
• Ensure proper calibration of inspection equipment and adherence to measurement system standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes and AWS D1.1 standards
• Experience with machine shop quality, including inspection techniques, GD&T, and precision measurement tools
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent welding certification, experience in heavy equipment, utility equipment, or truck body manufacturing, certification in Quality (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt), familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management Systems, experience with robotic welding and automated machining processes

Skills

• Strong expertise in welding and machining quality systems and processes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and weld symbols
• Effective leadership and team development skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in quality tools (FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA)

Benefits

Terex offers competitive salaries, a performance bonus, healthcare, paid holidays, 401K, life insurance, and LinkedIn Learning. For more information on why Terex is a great place to work, click on the link!

Pay

The salary range for this position is $108,000 to $125,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.

Schedule

Regular presence on the shop floor required. Use of PPE including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, and other required equipment.

Application Instructions

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively fostering a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.