Quality Control Manager- Manufacturing

SUMMARY: The QC Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality assurance and quality control within the fabrication shop. This role ensures that products, processes, and services consistently meet customer, regulatory, and ISO 9001 requirements. The QC Manager will lead inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain compliance and drive product excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Conduct internal audits, manage external audits, and ensure compliance with industry certifications (e.g., ISO, AIS, AWS, customer-specific requirements).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs.
• Oversee inspection and testing of incoming materials, in-process components, and final products.
• Verify conformance to blueprints, specifications, weld codes, and project requirements.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of measurement tools and testing equipment.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, material certifications, weld records, and non- conformance reports.
• Prepare quality documentation for customer submittals and project closeouts.
• Track and report on key quality performance metrics (e.g., defect rate, NCRs, rework percentage).
• Manage and mentor QC inspectors, welding inspectors, and other quality staff.
• Provide training to shop employees on quality standards, ISO 9001 requirements, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work directly with customers and third-party inspectors during shop inspections and project milestones.
• Evaluate vendor quality performance and work with supply chain to ensure incoming materials meet standards.
• Manage subcontractor quality compliance for outsourced processes (e.g., coatings, NDE).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in quality management within steel fabrication/ manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and experience in implementing or maintaining a QMS.
• Familiarity with welding codes (AWS, ASME) and inspection methods (visual, dimensional, NDE).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Certified Quality Manager or Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred
• Performance Metrics (KPls)
• ISO 9001 audit results and compliance status