XPL Offsite - Manufacturing Quality Control Manager

xPL Offsite - Manufacturing Quality Control Manager

Division: xPL Offsite
Project Location(s):
Decatur, AL 35601 USA
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:

Minimum Years Experience:

Position

Description:

Manage quality program for xPL fabrication facility (“plant”) (e.g., steel, MEP skids/modules, and prefabricated assemblies). Establish and run plant-level Quality Management System, validate every assembly meets drawings/specs and code requirements, and drive continuous improvement across design, procurement, fabrication, testing, and shipping.

• Establish, implement, and maintain xPL fabrication facility (“plant”) Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, AISC, and Turner procedures.
• Create and maintain Quality Control (QC) Plan, Individual Test Plans (ITPs) hold points, and inspection checklists for each product family.
• Coordinate receiving, in-process, final inspections (e.g., dimensional, visual, weld, coating) and manage calibration and verification of gauges/fixtures.
• Conduct compliance verification with regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g., AISC, AWS D1.1/D1.3, ASME Section IX, IBC), and project specifications; coordinate Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) (VT, PT, MT, UT) with Level II/III, as required.
• Manage and document control drawings (e.g., WPS, PQR, WQTRs, MTRs), lot/batch traceability, and quality records; manage stamp/marking and traveler packets.
• Manage Non-Conformance Report (NCR) intake, material disposition (MRB), rework/repair plans, and corrective and preventive actions using 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and FMEA, as appropriate.
• Qualify and audit key suppliers (e.g., metals, piping, valves, electrical), set up receiving inspection plans, and drive corrective actions (SCARs) and PPAP-like submissions for critical parts.
• Establish SPC on critical dimensions, first-article/first-piece approvals, and layered process audits (LPAs); facilitate Kaizen events to reduce defects and rework.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and VDC teams to review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; set up quality gates per Takt/line balance and help resolve fit-up issues before production.
• Plan and witness tests (e.g., hydro/pneumatic pressure tests, leak tests, continuity/megger tests for MEP skids, functional FATs) and document results and compile data books/turnover packages.
• Lead team of QC inspectors (e.g., weld, dimensional, coatings); train craft on workmanship standards, visual weld acceptance, and defect prevention.
• Manage SQDCM quality metrics (e.g., FPY, DPMO, COPQ, rework hours, escapes); publish dashboards and lead weekly quality reviews.
• Communicate and enforce quality-related safety controls (e.g., pressure testing barricades, lockout for inspection) and provide information to support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) audits.
• May supervise team members, participate in hiring process, onboard new employees, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with staff development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program desired, with minimum of 8 years of experience working in fabrication and/or manufacturing in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) (e.g., modular/MEP skids, structural steel, or industrial equipment), prior project-based QC in construction or product manufacturing, a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Desired credentials: AWS CWI or ACQ, NDT Level II (VT/PT/MT/UT), AISC QC experience, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AWS, AISC, ASME, coating standards (SSPC/AMPP), and relevant building, mechanical, and electrical codes
• Well-rounded knowledge of manufacturing processes across all trades, means and methods, and materials their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Excellent business acumen and critical thinking…