Fabrication & Quality Manager

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Simply Faster

Con Xtech is seeking an experienced Fabrication & Quality Manager with a strong background in steel fabrication and supplier quality management. You thrive in dynamic environments, are skilled at leading cross‑functional teams, and excel at driving operational excellence across internal and external partners. You bring a data‑driven mindset, technical fluency, and a passion for continuous improvement in both fabrication and quality domains.

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier / vendor quality management, ideally in construction technology fields that involve steel.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and lead root cause investigation for complex quality issues across multi‑tiered supply chains.
• Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and written; able to understand and translate concepts from myriad disciplines for diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, ASTM, and ISO 9001, and other relevant steel standards.
• Familiarity with American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and International Building Code (IBC) compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of welding standards and processes (AWSD
  1.1 / AWSD
  1.8 preferred).
• Technically fluent; comfortable collaborating with design engineers, welding inspectors, and fabrication teams to ensure product integrity.
• Skilled in interpreting fabrication drawings and managing fabrication workflows.
• Experienced in non‑conformance management across preconstruction, manufacturing, fabrication shops, and field installation teams.
• Adept at implementing corrective actions across internal teams, and external suppliers.
• Strong analytical mindset with a data‑driven approach to quality metrics, supplier performance and continuous improvement.
• Willing and able to travel internationally to audit vendors and support global partners.
• Quick learner with high ownership, resilience, and adaptability in dynamic project environments.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office tools and quality management systems.

• Experience with regulatory compliance in construction
• Familiarity with modular construction, prefabrication, or structural steel systems is a strong plus
• Familiarity with cast and forged steel components
• Familiarity with close tolerance machined components / assemblies
• Knowledgeable in welding standards and processes
• Familiarity with work prioritization that uses the Agile framework (Scrum)
• Multi‑lingual proficiency in Spanish and / or Mandarin

Fabrication Operations

• Serve as the primary liaison between Con Xtech and external fabrication partners.
• Oversee deployment and sustaining of satellite fabrication facilities.
• Perform capacity analysis and monitor production velocity to meet project schedules.
• Lead a team of technicians and operators to support fabrication operations.
• Ensure Con Xtech-specific fixturing and equipment are mission‑capable.
• Track fabrication progress and report critical changes to stakeholders.
• Align fabrication schedules with project timelines and communicate discrepancies.
• Support fabrication change orders and verify manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Organize training and deployment for new fabrication facilities.

Quality Management

• Develop and implement vendor quality management systems tailored to steel fabrication.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance reviews.
• Monitor vendor KPIs including defect rates, delivery quality, and compliance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, ASTM, ISO 9001, AISC, and IBC standards.
• Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and quality reports.
• Provide training and technical guidance to vendors on quality expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and field teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support third‑party inspectors and ensure understanding of Con Xtech product requirements.

You’ll be working in a hybrid role with 3 days working onsite and 2 days working…