Job Description

About the Role

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of structural steel fabrication at the plant level. This role involves managing a team of Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) across multiple shifts, enforcing quality standards, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and expertise in welding inspection and quality control. This is an on-site plant position with no travel requirements, and relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the quality control function at the assigned plant.
• Supervise a team of Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) across three shifts.
• Implement and maintain the AISC quality program, ensuring compliance and successful audits.
• Collaborate with Production and Project Management teams to ensure quality standards and documentation are maintained.
• Coordinate with DOT Inspectors and customer engineers to schedule inspections and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage the welder certification program and maintain records of welder qualifications per project requirements.
• Review project specifications and conduct prefabrication meetings to align with quality policies.
• Monitor inspection reports, hold points, and track project inspection progress.
• Oversee the tool calibration program and manage internal and outsourced non-destructive testing (NDT) programs.
• Conduct inspections of welds, dimensions, materials, fasteners, and coatings.
• Address and resolve customer quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Contribute to plant leadership planning and operations.
• Maintain and update the Quality Control Manual regularly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Minimum of five years of experience leading a quality control function in a heavy manufacturing environment with welding.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, coatings, and non-destructive testing methods.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• NACE or SSPC Level I paint certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• UT/MT/VT Level II certifications.
• Experience with bridge construction projects.
• Familiarity with AISC standards and DOT regulatory requirements.

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