Director of Quality

Super Steel, LLC • Mequon, WI

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About The Position

Super Steel is seeking a Director of Quality who brings strong, hands‑on manufacturing quality experience across metal fabrication, welding, assembly, machining, and paint operations. This leader will oversee all quality engineering, inspection, systems management, and customer compliance while driving continuous improvement throughout the organization. The ideal candidate has experience managing quality teams, implementing structured quality tools, and elevating quality performance in a fast‑paced heavy‑fabrication environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of manufacturing quality experience; heavy fabrication strongly preferred
• Experience managing quality teams or leading quality engineering functions
• Proficiency with PPAPs, PFMEAs/DFMEAs, QFD, process maps, and structured quality tools
• Strong understanding of welding processes, weld inspection, and WPS/PQR requirements
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication standards
• Experience with ISO-based quality systems (ISO-9001 or similar)
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

• CWI or CWE certification
• Experience in metal fabrication or OEM manufacturing
• Background implementing or improving quality management systems
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and digital quality tools

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and Document Control staff.
• Manage quality engineering activities across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and paint.
• Utilize PPAPs, PFMEAs/DFMEAs, QFD, process maps, and PPRs to strengthen quality planning and execution.
• Oversee weld inspection programs, WPS/PQR compliance, welder qualifications, and weld integrity standards.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Lead structured problem‑solving using 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and other methodologies.
• Manage supplier performance, incoming inspection, and nonconformance resolution.
• Lead internal audits and prepare for customer and third‑party audits.
• Track KPIs, analyze trends, and present quality performance to leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to build quality into every stage of production.

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Vision and Dental Insurance by Delta Dental
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability, ADD&D, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 9 paid holidays each year
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed