Quality Engineering Manager

Quality Engineering Manager

Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Quality Engineering Manager for our client based out of Richmond, VA. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. This will also have a first-shift Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Management and Quality Control plans aligned with customer requirements and organizational standards.
• Gather and interpret customer quality requirements, specifications, and governing documentation to support project execution.
• Create and maintain Quality Control Tracking Logs (QCTLs), ensuring accurate tracking of inspections, milestones, and quality activities.
• Develop and manage project-specific quality checklists, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Verify submittal status, approvals, and compliance with project quality requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews to ensure quality considerations are addressed during project development.
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, project teams, and quality stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support third-party inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Document and improve operational processes utilizing industry frameworks such as ISO, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PMBOK, ITIL, or similar methodologies.
• Develop policies, procedures, and controls that support quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead quality assurance, compliance, audit, and process improvement activities across assigned projects.
• Conduct internal audits to measure adherence to documented procedures and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze quality metrics and performance data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to project and leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain quality scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, construction quality, manufacturing quality, process improvement, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC Three-Phase Quality Control processes.
• Experience creating and managing quality plans, inspection programs, audit activities, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience working with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience utilizing quality metrics and performance data.
• Experience developing and implementing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and quality management activities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with: ISO standards, CMMI, Lean Six Sigma, PMBOK, ITIL, Agile methodologies.
• Background supporting construction, manufacturing, data center, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• Experience building quality dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting.
• Knowledge of data collection, reporting, and quality analytics.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or other quality certifications.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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