Quality Manager - Prefabrication

POSITION SUMMARYThe Prefabrication Quality Operations Manager is a working leader responsible for executing and standardizing quality processes across all Prefabrication product lines. This role actively manages quality KPIs, certification compliance, and warranty performance while partnering daily with operations.This position builds structure, drives accountability, and ensures quality performance is measurable, auditable, and continuously improving. This role serves as the quality extension of the Vice President of Enterprise Quality, ensuring that strategy, planning, and decisions translate into consistent, measurable prefabrication execution. The position operates through influence, operating cadence, data, and standard work, not through direct people management.RESPONSIBILITIESQuality KPI Execution & Reporting Develop, maintain, and publish standardized Prefab quality KPIsEnsure consistent definitions across all locationsBuild and manage reporting dashboardsTrack:First Pass YieldRework RateNonconformance RateInspection Turnaround TimeCost of Poor QualityWarranty Claims and ExposureFacilitate monthly quality reviews with site leadersIdentify trends and escalate systemic risksCertification & Audit Management Manage UL Panel Shop compliance requirements (where applicable)Coordinate internal audits and external certification auditsMaintain certification documentation and readiness checklistsTrack corrective actions to closurePartner with site teams to close gapsWarranty Management & Field Feedback Administer standardized warranty intake and tracking processLead root cause investigationsCoordinate corrective actions across engineering and operationsTrack warranty costs and report financial exposure Establish feedback loop from field to shop Nonconformance & CAPA Management Maintain Prefab nonconformance logEnsure containment actions occur within defined timelines Lead root cause sessions using structured methodology Track repeat issues and systemic patterns Standardize documentation templates Process & Standardization Support Develop and maintain standard work for inspections and quality documentationAlign quality documentation with Business Management System (BMS) Support Operational Excellence initiatives Assist in embedding quality checkpoints into production workflows Develop and maintain procedures for supplier quality and procurement health QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field5–8+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or industrialized environmentsExperience managing 3rd party certifications (UL, ISO, or equivalent)Certified Auditor is a plusStrong capabilities with performance management and root cause analysisExceptional communication, facilitation, and organizational skillsMcCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.