Quality Manager - 1st Shift

Summary:This Quality Manager role offers the opportunity to lead quality initiatives while partnering closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure products consistently meet customer and company standards. Pay is competitive and based on experience, and the position follows a weekday, daytime manufacturing schedule that supports work-life balance. This role focuses on quality system oversight, continuous improvement, team leadership, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. It is an excellent fit for a quality professional who takes pride in driving operational excellence and building a culture of quality.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm

Pay: $32-37/hr depending on experience

Responsibilities:Lead and oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities within the manufacturing operation

Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, procedures, and processes

Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection programs to ensure product compliance

Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to establish quality standards

Investigate nonconformances, lead root cause analysis efforts, and implement corrective actions

Monitor quality performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Collaborate with production, engineering, and customer teams to resolve quality-related issues

Conduct internal audits and support customer and third-party audits as required

Supervise and mentor quality personnel while promoting a culture of accountability and excellence

Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and company policies

Qualifications:Three to seven years of quality management or quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and continuous improvement practices

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications

Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action processes

Familiarity with quality standards, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements

Welding inspection experience preferred, including American Welding Society (AWS) certification

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Proficiency with quality documentation, reporting, and data analysis