Senior Quality Control Associate

Why Join the Jensen Metal Products Team?

Jensen Metal Products is a metal fabrication business serving the Midwest and surrounding regions with custom quality sheet metal parts and assemblies since 1922. From engineering to packaging, our goal is to be a one-stop shop that exceeds our customers’ expectations for quality, delivery, great customer service and cost. We have a wide range of capabilities and produce a vast array of products serving many types of businesses.

Jensen Metal Products has an excellent reputation in the industry, and we pride ourselves on having strong, long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

Position Summary

Reporting to the QC & Engineering Manager, the Senior Quality Control (QC) serves as a pivotal leader within our contract job shop environment, specializing in sheet metal fabrication. This senior role is responsible not only for meticulous inspection and documentation—including oversight of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) requirements—but also for driving a culture of continuous improvement across quality systems and production processes.

In addition to performing all core QC duties, the Senior QC is expected to be a proactive change agent, advocating for process enhancements and inspiring team members to speak up and initiate positive change. This role encourages open communication and collaboration to identify inefficiencies, recommend actionable improvements, and champion the adoption of best practices throughout the organization.

This role can provide a pathway to KSP-level responsibilities, including opportunities to lead QC functions across our multiple companies, depending on performance, skills, and business needs. KSP is the parent company to Jensen Metal Products, Jensen Powder Finishers, Real Flame and Jensen Castings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the preparation, review, and submission of PPAP and ISIR documentation for contract sheet metal jobs, ensuring all deliverables exceed customer and regulatory requirements
• Audit welds and fabricated parts, validating adherence to specifications, tolerances, and quality standards
• Mentor and train junior QC personnel, fostering a team oriented toward continuous learning and process excellence
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost savings
• Act as a change agent—proactively propose, communicate, and help implement new or improved quality procedures; encourage others to voice insights, observations, and concerns to enhance workflow and product quality
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes, especially as they relate to PPAP/ISIR non-conformances or customer feedback
• Represent QC in cross-functional teams, bringing a solutions-oriented approach to meetings with production, engineering, and management
• Support customer and third-party audits, ensuring all quality documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams, is accurate and up to date
• Maintain and improve systems for documentation, traceability, and reporting in compliance with ISO standards and specific contract customer requirements

Required Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; technical degree or relevant certifications in quality/manufacturing preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an ISO-certified contract job shop, with advanced expertise in sheet metal fabrication and quality systems;
  Laser, Press Brake, Mig & Tig Welding, Powder Coating, Customer Interfacing, CAR’s, Audits , ISO 9001
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience working in a contract manufacturing setting
• Extensive working knowledge of PPAP and ISIR processes, including documentation, review, and direct interaction with contract customers
• Proficiency with advanced inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs), and a strong command of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement programs and successfully implementing process changes
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to mentor and influence cross-functional…