Develop, implement, and maintain the plants quality management system in accordance with ISO standards or other relevant certifications
Supervise quality control inspectors and technicians, providing training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
Inspect materials, components, and finished products using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, weld inspections)
Establish and enforce quality procedures, standards, and specifications throughout the production process
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes (RCA, 8D, or similar methodologies)
Maintain documentation and quality records, including inspection reports, test data, and calibration logs
Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements
Conduct internal and external audits; coordinate customer and regulatory inspections
Monitor and analyze quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, rework, scrap rates) and prepare reports for management
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in all quality-related activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years of quality control/assurance experience in metal fabrication or a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of metalworking processes including welding, cutting, forming, and machining
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AWS, ASME)
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma)

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality management systemISO standardsroot cause analysis8D methodologySPCFMEASix SigmaGD&Tmetalworking processesinspection techniques

Soft Skills

supervisiontrainingperformance evaluationcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Industrial EngineeringISO 9001 certificationAWS certificationASME certification