Rate is negotiable based on skills/experience/knowledge
POSITION OVERVIEW and PURPOSE:
Ensure products meet established quality standards throughout the hollow metal door and frame manufacturing process. This hands-on leadership role provides daily oversight of quality activities on the shop floor, supports inspection and problem resolution, and drives a process-oriented quality system focused on standard work, consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across fabrication, welding, and assembly operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Lead and direct daily activities of the quality team on the shop floor.
· Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure products meet established standards and customer requirements.
· Provide real-time coaching to operators and inspectors to support quality awareness and accountability.
· Develop, maintain, and reinforce SOPs, inspection standards, and standard work for quality processes.
· Drive consistency across shifts, departments, and manufacturing operations.
· Oversee inspection of incoming materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
· Track defects, identify trends, and drive corrective actions to reduce rework and improve first-pass quality.
· Manage non-conforming material processes and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.
· Train and develop quality personnel; evaluate skills and support closure of performance gaps.
· Partner with Operations, Engineering, Production Supervisors, and operators to improve processes and sustain quality standards.
· Support audits, maintain required documentation, and ensure adherence to quality procedures and standards.
· Promote and reinforce a “Quality at the Source” philosophy across prefabrication, welding, assembly, and finishing operations.
· Lead initiatives that transition quality from inspection-based detection to process-based prevention.
· Support The Mesker Way, FUNdamentals, and lead by example.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Must be able to work in a manufacturing and shop-floor environment.
· Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
· May be required to lift, push, or pull materials as needed within safe work guidelines.
· Must use and be able to work with required PPE.
· The noise level of the manufacturing environment may be moderate to loud.
· Uphold all safety standards applicable to the responsibilities above.
· Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
· 3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality preferred.
· Metal fabrication, welding, hollow metal door, or frame manufacturing experience preferred.
· Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
· Strong process-oriented mindset with the ability to reinforce standard work and accountability.
· Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
· Root cause problem-solving skills and ability to drive corrective actions.
· Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Must be able to work independently as well as in a group environment.
· Must demonstrate good organizational skills related to managing documentation, priorities, and time.
NOTE:
· This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and quality standards?
- Can you work overtime if necessary?
- Why is it important to check hinge and hardware preparations on doors and frames?
- How do you verify that a hollow metal door or frame meets the required specifications?
- What tools are commonly used for Quality Control for hollow metal doors and frames?
Experience:
- Quality assurance: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Huntsville, AL 35811 (Required)
Work Location: In person
