Quality Assurance Manager

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At Virginia Transformer
, we’re not just manufacturing custom transformers — we’re building power solutions that move the world. As a privately held, organically growing company
, we thrive on momentum, innovation, and grit.

If you love the thrill of manufacturing, the strategy of an endurance race, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is your track. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact.
One team. One mission. One source.

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all quality assurance functions at the Rincon, GA manufacturing facility. This includes overseeing incoming, in-process, and final product inspections, ensuring compliance with internal and external quality standards, managing audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The QA Manager serves as the key quality representative for the plant and ensures customer requirements and company standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.

• Plant-Level Quality Leadership
• Lead all quality assurance operations at the Rincon plant, ensuring consistent application of quality systems, procedures, and controls.
• Act as the primary plant liaison for customer quality concerns, audits, and inspections.
• Support a zero-defect culture through proactive quality planning and effective root cause analysis.
• Inspection & Testing Oversight
• Oversee incoming material inspections, in-process inspections, and final product verification (including FAT testing).
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all inspections, rework, and nonconformance reports.
• Manage test lab coordination, documentation, and compliance for transformer testing.
• Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, IEEE/ANSI/IEC standards, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Maintain and improve quality management system documentation and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory body audits.
• Nonconformance & Corrective Action
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal quality issues and customer complaints.
• Manage quality metrics and dashboards, identifying trends and initiating improvement plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Corporate Quality to drive plant-level quality initiatives.
• Support training and development of production and quality personnel best practices and quality tools.
• Ensure quality input and oversight during design reviews, process changes, and new product launches.
• Team Management
• Manage a team of quality technicians, inspectors, and document control personnel.
• Set goals, conduct performance evaluations, and promote skill development and engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance in a manufacturing environment; electrical equipment or transformer manufacturing preferred.
• 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, lean quality tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, etc.), and root cause analysis methods.
• Experience interfacing with customers, auditors, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus.

Minimal; occasional travel to other Virginia Transformer sites or customer locations as needed.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Appliances;
  Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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