Site Quality Manager

About the Role

As a Quality Engineering Manager supporting a new factory startup, you will play a critical leadership role in launching a manufacturing site producing large, complex, and heavy equipment (shipping container-sized, 50+ tons). You will lead the development of the Quality function from the ground up, including building the team, establishing processes, and implementing systems that ensure operational excellence. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and deliver exceptional quality performance for customers and stakeholders.

Location: Onsite at our Prince George, VA facility.

Responsibilities

Site Startup & Operational Leadership

• Support new factory startup activities, including building Quality operations, staffing, and process development
• Develop process flows, work instructions, and quality systems for complex, large-scale manufacturing (high-power, large form-factor equipment)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish operational readiness and quality standards

Leadership & Management Responsibilities

Recruitment & Retention

• Recruit, interview, and hire Quality Engineers, OBA (Out-of-Box Audit) personnel, and Quality Analysts
• Partner with recruiters to define candidate profiles and hiring strategies
• Coach team members on interviewing and hiring best practices
• Monitor turnover trends, identify root causes, and drive retention improvements

Employee & Team Development

• Identify individual and team development needs and implement training programs
• Develop and validate Quality training curricula
• Coach and mentor team members to deliver consistent, high-quality results
• Develop and maintain succession planning strategies

Performance Management

• Establish and track performance metrics aligned with quality, cost, and delivery goals
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback based on cross-functional input (WCM, BUM, etc.)
• Conduct timely and professional performance evaluations
• Drive continuous improvement in team and operational performance
• Lead teams effectively in high-pressure or critical situations
• Ensure fair and consistent recognition and rewards practices

Communication

• Facilitate regular team communication forums and cross-functional alignment
• Communicate clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization
• Encourage team engagement, feedback, and collaboration
• Adapt communication style to meet diverse team needs

Functional Management Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Direction

• Understand and align Quality strategy with site and campus objectives
• Develop and implement a Quality strategy supporting business and customer needs
• Provide regular updates to Business Unit Managers, Workcell Managers, and Operations leadership

Cost Management

• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through process and system improvements
• Monitor departmental cost performance and analyze trends
• Provide cost-related insights and recommendations to stakeholders