Quality Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job#: 3046302

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience with ISO standards
• Experience with CMMI
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma
• Experience with PMBOK
• Experience with ITIL
• Experience with 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 offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program…