Quality Control Manager
Job Description
Quality Control Manager required for Industrial Manufacturer
- Quality Control Manager
- Omaha, NE
We are seeking a hands-on Quality Leader to drive quality systems, continuous improvement, and team performance within a heavy steel fabrication environment. This role blends technical quality expertise with strong people leadership, requiring someone who leads from the front, sets clear expectations, and builds a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
The Quality Control Manager candidate will have the following Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop quality team members across shifts; drive accountability and performance
- Oversee quality control processes across fabrication, welding, coating, and galvanizing operations
- Implement and improve quality systems, procedures, and inspection standards
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Utilize SPC, process capability, and data analysis to improve manufacturing performance
- Interpret and enforce codes, standards, shop drawings, and specifications
- Partner with operations to support Lean / continuous improvement initiatives
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and proactive problem-solving
The ideal Quality Control Manager candidate will have the following Qualifications:
- Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree + 3+ years of quality experience
- OR Associate's degree + 6+ years
- OR 9+ years of progressive quality experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with:
- Welding inspection, coating inspection, and NDT (non-destructive testing)
- Root cause analysis tools (fishbone, Pareto, etc.)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability
- Knowledge of steel fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, painting, galvanizing)
- Ability to make data-driven decisions and influence cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Quality leadership experience in an AISC-certified heavy fabrication environment
- Certifications:
- AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)
- SNT-TC-1A (VT, MT, UT Level II)
- NACE CIP Level I
- ASQ CQE or CMQ/OE
- Experience leading Lean Six Sigma / CI projects
- Strong people leader who leads by example and builds team culture
- Self-starter who takes initiative without needing direction
- Comfortable balancing shop-floor presence with strategic quality improvements
- Technically sound, but equally focused on developing teams and driving change
For more information please apply!
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