Quality Control & Manufacturing Process Specialist

Math Skills: Possess basic mathematics skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and conversions) and read fractions & decimals (able to convert fractions to decimals). Experience leading quality management and developing an ISO 9001 quality management system aligned with ISO 9001 requirements.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position Overview
Lead and own the Quality Department for a custom metal fabrication, welding, and precision machining job shop. This hands-on role combines inspection, quality systems leadership, and manufacturing process improvement. Build and manage effective quality controls while working directly with shop personnel and management.


 
Job Responsibilities

Quality Department Leader

• Develop, implement, maintain and improve quality procedures, records, inspection plans and departmental performance metrics.
• Lead internal quality reviews, customer quality responses, and shop-floor problem solving.

Inspection and Welding Quality

• Perform and oversee incoming, in-process, first-article and final inspection of fabricated and machined components.
• Read engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols and customer specifications; use precision measuring equipment.
• Inspect welded assemblies, review applicable WPS and AWS requirements, and coordinate qualified third-party inspection where required.

NCR, CAPA and Calibration

• Own NCR identification, segregation, disposition coordination, root-cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions and effectiveness checks.
• Manage the calibration register, due dates, traceability, external providers and out-of-tolerance impact assessments.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Partner with machinists, welders and fabrication teams on work instructions, checkpoints, process controls, scrap/waste and rework reduction.
• Support production readiness, new jobs and recurring-defect prevention.

Quality Management System / ISO 9001

• Help develop and implement a practical ISO 9001-aligned quality management system as the company works toward certification.
• Support documentation, internal audits, management reviews and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on quality experience in metal fabrication, machining, welding or similar manufacturing.
• Strong independent leader, organization, communication and practical shop-floor leadership.
• Production and Fabrication Shop Experience: 5 years of proven experience in all aspects of the Production and Fabrication Shop
• Comprehension: Strong comprehensive and analytical abilities. 
• Team Relationships: Able to develop relationships with other managers.
• Trouble Shoot: Ability to troubleshoot quickly to reduce down time and waste.   
• Motivate: Ability to motivate staff to achieve the highest level of excellence and performance.
• Math Skills: Possess basic mathematics skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and conversions) and read fractions & decimals (able to convert fractions to decimals)
• Good computer skills  
• Forklift Operator: Must have certification and 2 years’ experience.  
• Crane Operator: Must have Overhead crane experience.
• Performance: Able to perform with little supervision.
• Detail Oriented: Strong attention to detail. 
• Attitude: Possesses a goal-driven attitude.
• Demanding Work Environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Must be dependable and capable of working overtime hours as needed.
• Other Certifications: Professional Certifications are recommended.
• Communication Skills: Able to speak and write clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - preferred, not required.
• Experience leading quality management and developing an ISO 9001 quality management system aligned with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME Y14.5, CMM, 8D / 5 Why, and ERP/MRP systems.

Physical Requirements: 

• Lift, carry, push and or pull 1 – 50 lbs. frequently. 
• Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, crawl, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently. 
• Sit, stand and walk for 1 – 2 hours per day. 
• Ability to work in a 30 – 100+ degree Fahrenheit work environment. 

Pay Range: $30-$40 per hour