Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are looking for an experienced candidate that is passionate about Quality. Someone that wants to be a part of a growing company.

The Quality Manager – Operations is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive quality management system across Burn & Fab, Machining, Weld Setup and Welding, Paint, Sub-Assembly (Electrical and Hydraulics), Final Assembly, Shipping & Receiving, and Purchased Part Quality. This high-potential leader will build processes and procedures, track performance, and drive follow-up with internal and external stakeholders—including operators, welders, painters, machinists, laborers, supervisors, engineering, purchasing, service, and sales—to embed quality at the source and elevate overall operational performance.

· Designs, documents, and implements standardized quality processes and procedures for Burn & Fab, Machining, Weld Setup and Welding, Paint, Sub-Assembly (Electrical/Hydraulics), Final Assembly, Shipping & Receiving, and Purchased Part Quality.

· Establishes and maintains plant-wide QMS artifacts (SOPs, control plans, inspection plans, audit checklists) and ensures adherence through layered process audits and Gemba walks.

· Leads structured problem solving (5-Why, Ishikawa, 8D, DMAIC) to contain issues, verify root cause, implement corrective and preventive actions, and confirm effectiveness.

· Owns internal and external quality performance: reviews service reports, conducts post-mortems on shipped units, manages RMAs/returns, and addresses operator non-conformances.

· Develops and publishes Operations quality dashboards and KPIs (e.g., FPY, defects per unit, scrap/rework, RMA trends, supplier quality), and drives actions with owners and due dates.

· Partners closely with Engineering and Purchasing on drawing/spec issues, supplier corrective actions, and incoming inspection effectiveness; maintains supplier scorecards.

· Trains and coach’s supervisors and operators in standards, defect recognition, documentation discipline, and root-cause methods; builds a culture of quality ownership at the source.

· Leads Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned to safety, quality, and throughput goals; facilitates Kaizen/rapid improvement workshops and process mapping to prevent defects upstream.

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Quality, or related field preferred.

· 7+ years progressive manufacturing experience with 3+ years in quality leadership; heavy-fabrication (machining/welding/assembly/paint) strongly preferred.

· Proven mastery of RCCA (8D/DMAIC), control/inspection planning, and audit systems; familiarity with gauges/CMMs/NDT a plus.

· Demonstrated ability to influence operators, skilled trades, supervisors, engineers, executives, suppliers, and customers.

· Strong communication, coaching, conflict-resolution skills; data-driven with dashboard/reporting experience.