Description
Title: Quality Manager
Reports to: General Manager
Job Classification: Full time, On site
About Welfab
Welfab is a precision metal machining and fabrication shop specializing in custom solutions across a wide range of industries. With state‑of‑the‑art equipment and highly skilled teams, we deliver high‑quality machining, welding, and metal fabrication services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Whether supporting prototype development, complex assemblies, or large‑scale production runs, we provide timely, cost‑effective results with exceptional attention to detail.
Position Overview
Join a team of professionals where you will serve as a key representative of the company with the authority and responsibility to establish, implement, and maintain the effectiveness of Welfab’s quality systems. This role ensures compliance with all relevant standards, statutory requirements, and customer expectations.
You will oversee the development and execution of quality strategies, maintain quality KPIs, manage metrology and maintenance programs, and lead risk‑management initiatives. The position is also responsible for implementing effective inspection methodologies and developing the resources needed to meet internal and customer quality standards.
As a member of the Welfab leadership team, this role oversees the Quality staff and leads the Quality Management System (QMS) activities, Continuous Improvement initiatives, and Supplier Quality (SQR) programs.
Supervisor Specific Responsibilities:
- Consciously create and maintain a workplace culture that is consistent with our Mission and values.
- Delegate responsibility while providing clear expectations, consistent accountability and regular feedback.
- Lead, mentor and develop employees to consistently meet expectations by growing in competence and character.
- Utilize available resources to enable employees to plan and achieve their developmental goals while contributing to the ongoing success of Welfab.
- Manage people, resources and assigned budget (if applicable) to achieve objectives.
- Understand, comply with, promote and implement all established company initiatives.
- Continuously seek to improve the safety, quality, and performance of your team. Understand and utilize all established company-wide resources provided to those ends.
Come Build with Us by:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical field preferred.
- 5 years of managerial/leadership experience in a manufacturing quality organization.
- Experience in Iso 9001 and/or As 9100 Aerospace Quality Management Systems, including developing, improving and maturing quality processes.
- Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, ERP software (ECI preferred).
- Working knowledge of 6 Sigma/Lean (Greenbelt preferred)
- Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and use of Root Cause Analysis tools such as 5 why, Fishbone, 8D etc.
- Proficient in reading blueprints and manufacturing drawings and interpretation, Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T).
- Demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills; attentive to detail.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Requires frequent lifting and carrying of 25 lbs. or more and standing for extended periods of time.
Our Culture in Action:
Here at Welfab, we have a Commitment to Excellence in everything that we do – whether that’s the delivery of one of prototypes and / or high volume components and with our innovative manufacturing solutions, our relationships with customers, or the investment in those that make Welfab such an exceptional place to work.
- Enjoy company subsidized health insurance.
- Grow your future with 401(k).
- PSL/Sick Leave
- Paid time off (start with 2 weeks and earn up to 4 weeks of PTO over time.)
Advancing Our Mission
- Equal opportunity employer: to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal law, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
- Offers of employment are contingent on the satisfactory results of a pre-employment background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- ISO 9001: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Billerica, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
