Senior Manufacturing Quality Manager

About the Role

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment, addressing the climate, affordability, and equity crises through renewables, energy services, engineering, design, construction, and facility services. We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to join our growing Offsite Manufacturing division in Seattle, WA, to lead Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) efforts, manage initiatives, and coordinate organizational change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and training across manufacturing facilities in the PNW to support QA/QC objectives, aligned with ISO 9001:2015 Standard.
• Develop and coordinate the annual Quality Assurance Plan with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Partner with Quality Program Managers to align with broader McKinstry Quality Programs.
• Set priorities, review program progress, and conduct assessments of the Quality Management System with senior management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for Quality Assurance Reviews and support the Enterprise Program Safety Quality Assurance Review Process.
• Develop and monitor corrective action plans for non-compliant programs.
• Track and report on Quality Assurance Review results, including CAPA progress.
• Maintain and improve quality standards by evaluating processes for enhancement opportunities.
• Update and maintain policies, procedures, tools, templates, and forms for the Quality Assurance Program.
• Write and review documentation under the guidance of process stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Provide critical analysis of processes to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Serve as a resource for quality control activities within systems like Procore and CxAlloy.
• Conduct quality assurance meetings and develop supporting materials.
• Facilitate risk management, FMEA, and lessons learned reviews.
• Collaborate with Operational Excellence teams and assist in developing training and communication plans.
• Update and maintain the Quality Control and Quality Assurance curriculum within the learning management system.
• Provide ongoing QC/QA training using various instructional methods.
• Communicate quality initiatives throughout the organization in various settings.
• Liaise with external standardization organizations and seek peer input on quality assurance efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in construction management, engineering, computer science, math, statistics, or similar field).
• Advanced Degree preferred (in similar fields).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing and/or construction services.
• Minimum 8 years of QC/QA experience, including project QC management.
• Minimum 10 years of team and/or project management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of technical writing experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and construction management tools (e.g., Procore, CxAlloy, Autodesk BIM360).
• PMI certification, LEAN Construction experience, and Lean Belt Certification preferred.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification and working knowledge of the standard.
• ASQ Certification, USACE CQM-C, and OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Family formation benefits (adoption, IVF assistance).
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• Onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $118,170 - $210,100 per year, with potential for a bonus and additional benefits.

McKinstry is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test, background check, and compliance with immigration laws. Applicants must have current US Work Authorization.