Quality Control Manager- Manufacturing

Everest Search Partners•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Quality Control Manager oversees quality assurance and quality control within the fabrication shop, ensuring products, processes, and services consistently meet customer, regulatory, and ISO 9001 requirements. The role leads inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain compliance and drive product excellence. The manager develops and maintains the Quality Management System, coordinates audits and corrective actions, oversees inspection and testing, and ensures the accuracy of quality records and customer documentation. The role also manages and mentors quality staff, trains shop employees, works with customers and third-party inspectors, and collaborates with supply chain and subcontractors to maintain quality standards.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in quality management within steel fabrication or manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and experience implementing or maintaining a QMS.
Familiarity with welding codes such as AWS and ASME, and inspection methods such as visual, dimensional, and NDE.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in reading technical drawings, specifications, and standards.

Nice To Haves

Certified Quality Manager certification.
Welding Inspector certification (CWI).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
Conduct internal audits, manage external audits, and ensure compliance with industry certifications and requirements, including ISO, AIS, AWS, and customer-specific requirements.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs.
Oversee inspection and testing of incoming materials, in-process components, and final products.
Verify conformance to blueprints, specifications, weld codes, and project requirements.
Ensure calibration and maintenance of measurement tools and testing equipment.
Maintain accurate inspection reports, material certifications, weld records, and non-conformance reports.
Prepare quality documentation for customer submittals and project closeouts.
Track and report quality performance metrics, including defect rate, non-conformance reports, and rework percentage.
Manage and mentor QC inspectors, welding inspectors, and other quality staff.
Train shop employees on quality standards, ISO 9001 requirements, and best practices.
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Work directly with customers and third-party inspectors during shop inspections and project milestones.
Evaluate vendor quality performance and work with supply chain to ensure incoming materials meet standards.
Manage subcontractor quality compliance for outsourced processes such as coatings and NDE.