Quality Manager

Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

About us …


Ellis & Watts Global Industries, Inc. tackles complex engineering challenges with precision and purpose. We design and build components that perform reliably in the world’s most demanding environments – nuclear, medical, and military. Our work doesn’t just meet the highest standards; it defines them. When you join Ellis & Watts, you join a team committed to mission-critical engineering: Nuclear-grade safety, medical-grade quality, and military-grade durability.


The Role …


The Quality Manager leads the Quality department and its employees, overseeing all activities related to product quality, reliability, and compliance. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems that support the company’s manufacturing and development processes. The Quality Manager ensures that all quality processes and standards meet customer expectations and applicable regulatory, industry, and organizational standards.

What You’ll Do ...

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and the Quality Management Systems (QMS) in accordance with applicable regulatory, industry, and organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and industry regulations, including nuclear quality requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Provide ownership and oversight of all Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes across the organization.
• Lead Quality Control functions, including incoming material inspection, fabrication and welding oversight, NDE/NDT activities, dimensional verification, and product testing.
• Direct shop‑floor quality operations, including inspection planning, hold‑point management, test execution, and complete quality documentation throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with welding quality requirements, including welding procedures, welder qualifications, and welded assembly inspections.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure components and assemblies meet design and code requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the inspection team through daily guidance, performance support, and technical mentorship.
• Communicate quality standards and expectations across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Establish and maintain processes to ensure products meet required quality, functional, safety, and reliability specifications.
• Ensure proper material traceability, inspection records, and manufacturing documentation in accordance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Plan, review, and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure compliance with production hold points and critical inspection milestones.
• Identify and analyze defects, quality trends, and process issues; implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Lead the creation, investigation, and closure of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs), including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Manage customer quality expectations and respond to customer quality concerns, nonconformances, and corrective action requests.
• Oversee compliance with NQA-1, ISO 9001, and Controlled Goods requirements.
• Lead regulatory and certification audits, including NQA-1, ASME, ISO, and others.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain readiness for external, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Oversee supplier and vendor quality programs, including qualification, surveillance, inspection coordination, and documentation review.
• Ensure proper calibration and control of inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
• Coordinate and participate in product testing, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality awareness, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.

What We’re Looking For …

• 10+ years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical field
• Lead Auditor qualification to NQA-1 strongly preferred
• Knowledge of nuclear industry standards, including:

• 10CFR50 Appendix B
• 10CFR21
• ASME NQA-1
• ASME BPVC Sections III and VIII

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively across departments
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably fabrication, including:
  • Welding, cutting, electrical, HVAC, testing, and vendor oversight
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Prior ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience

Additional Requirements …

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Authorization to work in the United States
• On-site position at our Batavia, OH facility
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% annually

Why Join Ellis & Watts?

• Part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., backed by Berkshire Hathaway!
• Collaborative, innovative team environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Casual, friendly work atmosphere
• Fun company events throughout the year
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing Company!

If this sounds like a strong match and you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, we’d love to hear from you!

Ellis & Watts is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.