Quality Manager - Prefabrication

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Quality Manager - Prefabrication

Quality - Chandler, Arizona

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of:
Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

* We Live Our Core Values:
We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

* We are Employee Owned:
We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

* We Feel Like a Family:
We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

* We are Builders:
We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prefabrication Quality Operations Manager is a working leader responsible for executing and standardizing quality processes across all Prefabrication product lines. This role actively manages quality KPIs, certification compliance, and warranty performance while partnering daily with operations.

This position builds structure, drives accountability, and ensures quality performance is measurable, auditable, and continuously improving. This role serves as the quality extension of the Vice President of Enterprise Quality, ensuring that strategy, planning, and decisions translate into consistent, measurable prefabrication execution. The position operates through influence, operating cadence, data, and standard work, not through direct people management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality KPI Execution & Reporting

* Develop, maintain, and publish standardized Prefab quality KPIs

* Ensure consistent definitions across all locations

* Build and manage reporting dashboards

* Track:

* First Pass Yield

* Rework Rate

* Nonconformance Rate

* Inspection Turnaround Time

* Cost of Poor Quality

* Warranty Claims and Exposure

* Facilitate monthly quality reviews with site leaders

* Identify trends and escalate systemic risks

Certification & Audit Management

* Manage UL Panel Shop compliance requirements (where applicable)

* Coordinate internal audits and external certification audits

* Maintain certification documentation and readiness checklists

* Track corrective actions to closure

* Partner with site teams to close gaps

Warranty Management & Field Feedback

* Administer standardized warranty intake and tracking process

* Lead root cause investigations

* Coordinate corrective actions across engineering and operations

* Track warranty costs and report financial exposure

* Establish feedback loop from field to shop

Nonconformance & CAPA Management

* Maintain Prefab nonconformance log

* Ensure containment actions occur within defined timelines

* Lead root cause sessions using structured methodology

* Track repeat issues and systemic patterns

* Standardize documentation templates

Process & Standardization Support

* Develop and maintain standard work for inspections and quality documentation

* Align quality documentation with Business Management System (BMS)

* Support Operational Excellence initiatives

* Assist in embedding quality checkpoints into production workflows

* Develop and maintain procedures for supplier quality and procurement health

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

* 5-8+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or industrialized environments

* Experience managing 3rd party certifications (UL, ISO, or equivalent)

* Certified Auditor is a plus

* Strong capabilities with performance management and root cause analysis

* Exceptional communication, facilitation, and organizational skills

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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