Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager

Lead quality for a highly regulated manufacturing operation where your expertise directly impacts mission-critical products. This is an opportunity to oversee plant-wide quality systems, lead a skilled team, interface with customers and regulatory agencies, and drive continuous improvement in a technically advanced manufacturing environment. Benefits and Compensation Annual bonus opportunity Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays Career growth with a global manufacturer Stable, long-term industry Professional development and training Relocation assistance may be available Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field 10+ years of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control leadership within manufacturing Experience managing quality systems in highly regulated manufacturing Strong knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III and ISO 9001 Experience leading internal and external audits Proven experience supervising quality teams US Citizenship required Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred) Nuclear manufacturing experience is a strong plus Must Haves Lead all plant quality activities including compliance, reporting, audits, and customer quality initiatives Chair Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and resolve production quality issues Drive root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions Develop quality metrics, KPIs, and Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ) reporting Partner with manufacturing leadership to improve processes and reduce rework Interface directly with customers, inspectors, auditors, and regulatory agencies Oversee non-conforming material processes, RGA investigations, and quality documentation Mentor, train, and develop unionized QC inspectors and documentation staffSupport customer witness testing, inspections, NDT, painting, and final acceptance activities Preferred Background & Skills Nuclear manufacturing or nuclear safety culture experience Valve, pressure vessel, heavy industrial, aerospace, defense, or power generation manufacturing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experienceStrong leadership in union manufacturing environments Excellent communication, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to balance customer expectations with production priorities #J-18808-Ljbffr