Key Responsibilies
· Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection programs.
· Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, inspection plans, and documentation systems.
· Lead formal management review processes by reporting KPI performance, audit results, customer complaints, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
· Prepare management review presentations and recommendations for executive leadership.
· Ensure compliance with customer specifications, drawings, welding procedures, and applicable codes/standards.
· Write, review, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
· Review nonconformance reports and lead root cause / corrective action efforts.
· Coordinate with production, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams to resolve quality issues.
· Oversee calibration systems for measuring and inspection equipment.
· Manage welding quality programs including welder qualifications, WPS compliance, and documentation.
· Interface with customers, auditors, and third-party inspectors.
· Lead internal and external audit activities and ensure timely closure of findings.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework, scrap, delays, and quality escapes.
· Maintain quality records and reporting systems.
· Ensure compliance with all company safety requirements.
· Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications
· Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication, and manufacturing quality systems.
· Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
· Demonstrated management review experience within a manufacturing quality system.
· Experience presenting quality metrics and action plans to ownership or executive leadership.
· Strong understanding of corrective action systems, audits, and KPI reporting.
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols.
· Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
· Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving ability.
· Proficiency with inspection tools, reports, spreadsheets, and quality documentation.
Pay: $70,919.29 - $85,408.17 per year
Experience:
- fabrication or manufacturing : 4 years (Preferred)
- mmanagement or supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)
- internal and external audit : 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
