Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Manager What you'll do Own and enforce the quality program, and keep policies current as standards and the business evolve Lead internal and external audits, including AISC and ISO Hold final authority on product shipment and compliance with regulatory and company standards Resolve quality issues with vendors, customers, and production teams, and coordinate vendor inspections Audit quality checklists and spot-check work on the floor for conformance Review customer complaints and satisfaction trends, lead failure analysis and corrective action Report findings to senior leadership with corrective action plans and follow-through Serve as Management Representative, with direct access to top management on quality issues What you'll lead A Quality Department of Quality Technicians and CWIs (Certified Weld Inspectors), with indirect responsibility across operations. What you bring 5-10 years in manufacturing operations, ideally in one of more of these areas: welding, machining, heat treating, blasting, or painting Proven track record leading high-performing quality teams and delivering measurable results Experience running audits and managing corrective action to completion College degree preferred Certifications that set you apart: ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Change Management, Project Management Strong computer skills, including MS Office A floor-first style: this role is active all day on the shop floor What's in it for you A seat at the table: direct access to senior leadership and real authority over quality decisions