Quality Control & Manufacturing Process Specialist

Fuse Fabrication•Mulberry, FL

2d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and own the Quality Department for a custom metal fabrication, welding, and precision machining job shop. This hands-on role combines inspection, quality systems leadership, and manufacturing process improvement. Build and manage effective quality controls while working directly with shop personnel and management.

Requirements

Hands-on quality experience in metal fabrication, machining, welding or similar manufacturing.
Strong independent leader, organization, communication and practical shop-floor leadership.
Production and Fabrication Shop Experience: 5 years of proven experience in all aspects of the Production and Fabrication Shop
Strong comprehensive and analytical abilities.
Able to develop relationships with other managers.
Ability to troubleshoot quickly to reduce down time and waste.
Ability to motivate staff to achieve the highest level of excellence and performance.
Possess basic mathematics skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and conversions) and read fractions & decimals (able to convert fractions to decimals)
Good computer skills
Must have certification and 2 years’ experience as a Forklift Operator.
Must have Overhead crane experience.
Able to perform with little supervision.
Strong attention to detail.
Possesses a goal-driven attitude.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Must be dependable and capable of working overtime hours as needed.
Able to speak and write clearly.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Experience leading quality management and developing an ISO 9001 quality management system aligned with ISO 9001 requirements.
Knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME Y14.5, CMM, 8D / 5 Why, and ERP/MRP systems.
Professional Certifications are recommended.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, maintain and improve quality procedures, records, inspection plans and departmental performance metrics.
Lead internal quality reviews, customer quality responses, and shop-floor problem solving.
Perform and oversee incoming, in-process, first-article and final inspection of fabricated and machined components.
Read engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols and customer specifications; use precision measuring equipment.
Inspect welded assemblies, review applicable WPS and AWS requirements, and coordinate qualified third-party inspection where required.
Own NCR identification, segregation, disposition coordination, root-cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions and effectiveness checks.
Manage the calibration register, due dates, traceability, external providers and out-of-tolerance impact assessments.
Partner with machinists, welders and fabrication teams on work instructions, checkpoints, process controls, scrap/waste and rework reduction.
Support production readiness, new jobs and recurring-defect prevention.
Help develop and implement a practical ISO 9001-aligned quality management system as the company works toward certification.
Support documentation, internal audits, management reviews and continuous improvement