Section Manager of Quality | Steel

This is an outstanding opportunity for a quality leader with experience in metallurgy, materials science, or heavy manufacturing who enjoys developing teams, solving complex technical challenges, and driving measurable operational improvements. Opportunity to join a fortune 500 company that offers great packageLeading Manufacturer in the United States Required: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Lead and maintain quality management systems while ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.
• Manage and develop a team of quality engineers and technical professionals.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve quality performance and reduce recurring issues.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and production teams to drive process improvements.
• Support customer quality initiatives and resolve product-related quality concerns.
• Analyze quality data, trends, and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead investigations related to product quality, process deviations, and material disposition.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure adherence to ISO and IATF quality standards.

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Opportunity to join a fortune 500 company that offers great packageLeading Manufacturer in the United States

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred:

• Steel, metals, or heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
• Union manufacturing experience.
• Product quality and inspection experience.
• Professional certification or involvement in quality-related organizations.

We are partnering with a leading steel manufacturer seeking a Quality Section Manager to oversee quality operations within a large-scale production environment. This leadership role will manage a team of quality professionals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with quality standards, and collaborate closely with operations to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction. This is an outstanding opportunity for a quality leader with experience in metallurgy, materials science, or heavy manufacturing who enjoys developing teams, solving complex technical challenges, and driving measurable operational improvements.

• Base salary: $130,000 - $150,000
• 20% annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of vacation plus paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Strong career advancement opportunities within a growing organization