Quality Manager

Position Title: Quality Manager I or II
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: General Manager

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the quality management system in a heavy fabrication environment. This role ensures that all fabricated components—including structural steel, heavy plate, CNC-machined parts, tanks, and pressure vessels—meet or exceed industry standards, customer specifications, and applicable codes. The position leads QA/QC inspections both in-house and at subcontractor facilities, manages compliance documentation, and supports project quality from bidding through final delivery.

• Lead inspection activities for welded, machined, and fabricated products in accordance with ASME, AWS, and customer specifications.

• Manage all quality assurance personnel and ensure effective implementation of the quality management system across all projects.

• Establish and enforce quality standards specific to heavy fabrication, welding procedures, and pressure vessel integrity.

• Oversee quality documentation, including inspection records, material traceability, testing reports, and project-specific quality plans.

• Monitor production and quality activities to ensure conformance, cost efficiency, and schedule alignment.

• Support project teams during pre-bid, fabrication, and final delivery phases with quality-related insights and compliance strategies.

• Investigate non-conformities, perform root cause analysis, and lead corrective and preventive action initiatives.

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, including third-party inspectors and regulatory agencies.

• Develop and conduct training programs on welding standards, inspection criteria, and QA/QC procedures.

• Provide technical guidance on NDE methods, weld procedures, and customer acceptance criteria.

• Travel as needed to support shop inspections, field audits, client meetings, and training sessions.

• In-depth understanding of structural and pressure vessel fabrication codes including AWS D1.1, D1.5, ASME Section VIII, and AISC.

• Proficient in nondestructive testing (NDT) methods including VT, PT, MT, and UT; able to evaluate reports and oversee procedures.

• Strong decision-making and root-cause analysis skills.

• Highly organized with strong time management and reporting capabilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication, including report writing and customer correspondence.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld maps, specifications, and technical standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) and familiarity with Procore or similar project management platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 5 years in a QA/QC management role within a heavy fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment.

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential required.

• Experience with USACE, DOT, or similarly regulated projects is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with quality audits, third-party inspections, and compliance reporting in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.

• Willingness to travel to job sites, vendor locations, and customer facilities as needed.

• Ability to work in a fabrication shop environment, including navigating around equipment and machinery.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs as required.

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.