Quality Manager

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** Quality Manager – Construction Prefabrication
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* Location:

** Richmond, VA  
** Department:
** Manufacturing  
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* Reports To:

** Director of Manufacturing  
** Classification:
** Exempt  
** Salary:** **$115,000–$130,000 annually**, based on experience## Build Quality. Drive Excellence. Lead the Future of Prefabrication.

At Colonial Webb, our Manufacturing team plays a critical role in delivering high-quality prefabricated mechanical systems that support complex commercial and industrial construction projects. We're seeking an experienced
** Quality Manager
** to lead quality initiatives across our sheet metal fabrication, mechanical piping, and assembly operations.

This is an opportunity to build and lead a world-class quality program from the ground up. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience developing Quality Management Systems (QMS), implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC), leading quality teams, and driving continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and creating a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.#
** Compensation & Benefits**
* ** Salary:** **$115,000–$130,000 annually**, based on qualifications and experience
* Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
* 401(k) with Company Match
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
* Collaborative, team-oriented work environment#
** What You'll Do
** As the
** Quality Manager**, you will:
* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive
** Quality Management System (QMS)
** for our prefabrication operations.
* Create quality procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions for sheet metal fabrication, mechanical piping, welding, and assembly.
* Establish process audit routines to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
* Define and monitor key quality metrics including first-pass yield, defect rates, rework, process capability, and overall production quality.
* Develop and implement
** Statistical Process Control (SPC)
** systems to monitor manufacturing performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Analyze quality data and implement corrective and preventive actions.
* Build, mentor, and lead a team of Quality Inspectors.
* Train production personnel on quality standards, inspection procedures, and continuous improvement practices.
* Promote a culture of accountability, precision, safety, and operational excellence throughout the manufacturing facility.
* Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Operations to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
* Lead structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as
** 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA**.
* Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
* Ensure compliance with customer specifications and applicable industry standards, including
** ASME, SMACNA, and AWS**.
* Maintain inspection records, certifications, and quality documentation.
* Prepare KPI dashboards, quality reports, and trend analyses for leadership.
* Perform other duties as assigned.#
** What We're Looking For**###

Required Qualifications
* 7+ years of quality management experience within manufacturing, construction, fabrication, or prefabrication environments.
* Experience developing and implementing
** Quality Management Systems (QMS)**.
* Experience leading quality teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
* Strong understanding of
** Statistical Process Control (SPC)**.
* Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
* Excellent leadership, communication,…