Quality Inspector Manager

Description

The Quality Inspector Manager will be an integral part of the SME Quality System. This individual will manage all quality activities ensuring the correct personnel, systems, and regulations are followed for each job, as well as the SME Quality Management System. This will include light to intermediate structural steel, miscellaneous steel, architectural ferrous and nonferrous materials, NDT, and coatings inspection. This position may be required to travel.

SME Industries owns and operates a family of companies that lead the construction and steel fabrication sectors, known for innovative and high-quality solutions. Our diverse portfolio includes commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. SME specializes in large-scale steel fabrication, seismic and wind-controlled bracing, ornamental metal fabrication, and logistics, handling projects of unmatched scale and complexity. Visit  to learn more.

• Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.
• Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

• Review the contracts and specifications for each project.
• Develop a project-specific QC Plan for each project.
• Attend meetings to kick off and drawing reviews for each project.
• Attend production meetings as required.
• Manage the AISC Certification and other Jurisdictional qualifications relating to the facility. Including but not limited to LADBS, CCDBS, COP, AWS, etc.
• Perform Annual Internal Audit
• Manage welding operator qualifications, testing, WQTR’s and continuity.
• Manage shop inspector personnel counts and training.
• Ensure projects receive the correct resources, including personnel and equipment.
• Visit job sites and perform inspections as needed and where required.
• Manage and communicate the needs for welding procedures and assist in developing PQR’s where needed.
• Ensure reports and documentation are completed and filed appropriately, in a timely manner.
• Attend weekly sector meetings.
• Attending Quarterly QC Manager meetings.
• Report to the QA/QC Director weekly on needs, issues, and general information.
• Interface with third-party inspectors as needed manage needs and request inspections.
• Manage Non-conformances, and work with superintendents/shop foreman to resolve issues.
• Interface with SME Safety Professionals as needed.
• Write procedures when needed.
• Oversee NDT, bolting, coatings and welding procedures are being implemented.
• Manage QC reporting.
• Maintain equipment and calibration log when appropriate.
• Manage supplies and consumables.
• Evaluate shop QCI performance
• Manage facility quality certifications and audits.
• Perform assigned duties within the requirements of the project specifications, applicable codes, and standards as defined in contract documents and the SME Quality Management System.
• Work overtime, Weekends, or shift changes, and different locations where needed and assigned.
• Paying close attention to detail for inspections, drawing reviews, and compliance with the final product.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attend production meetings as needed.
• Manage QCI log and QC organization charts.

Must be able to perform each essential duty daily.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in working with iron or structural steel inspection.
• AWS CWI or similar certification required - formally supports welder qualification testing.
• AWS D1.1, structural steel experience and/or experience with AISC preferred.
• Ability to understand the working mechanisms of tools and machinery to be used.
• Ability to do simple math and/or algebraic formulas as deemed necessary by work type.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment in a safe sensible manner and complete work assignments in a timely, professional manner.
• Stay current with codes, standards and contract documents.
• Performs additional duties assigned in support of operational goals.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 65 pounds…