Quality Manager | Manufacturing | Fabrication Environment

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.•West Chester, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harmon, Inc. We are looking for a hands-on Quality Manager who lives on the shop floor and knows how to lead people, solve problems, and prevent defects in a fabrication driven manufacturing environment. This role owns product quality across fabrication, assembly, and glazing operations. You will lead a team of 5 to 8 Quality Techs and Inspectors and work side by side with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to ensure every component meets drawing, dimensional, and aesthetic requirements before it leaves the facility. If you have worked in construction related manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, metals, glass, or another precision fabrication environment, this role will feel very familiar. What you will own Overall site quality performance across fabrication and assembly Leadership and daily direction of Quality Techs and Inspectors Reducing rework, scrap, and nonconformances through strong process control Ensuring compliance to drawings, tolerances, finishes, and customer specifications Acting as the primary quality partner to Operations, Engineering, and the Field Managing and sustaining the site Quality Assurance and Quality Control plan Leading quality metrics, audits, and continuous improvement activity on the floor Supporting project launch by translating drawings and specifications into clear quality expectations Participating in customer and consultant inspections and quality reviews What makes someone successful here You have led people in a manufacturing quality environment, not just performed inspections You are confident reading engineering drawings and understand GD&T You have strong knowledge of mechanical inspection methods, tolerances, and finishes You come from a fabrication heavy environment where precision matters You are used to being the person Operations calls when there is a quality issue You have worked within ISO 9001 or a structured QMS You have used Lean, Six Sigma, A3, or similar tools to solve repeat issues You can use data such as First Pass Yield, defect trends, and control charts to drive action Background we are looking for 5 or more years in manufacturing quality 2 or more years leading or supervising quality teams of multiple inspectors or techs Experience in construction related manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, metals, glass, or engineer to order environments Degree in Engineering or Quality is helpful but practical experience is equally valued Why this role matters You are a key member of the site leadership team. Your work directly impacts production flow, cost, customer satisfaction, and the reputation of what we build. This is a role for someone who takes ownership and wants to make a visible impact on how a plant performs. Our Benefits We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team. Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) Incentive Plans 401(k) with employer contribution and match Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer. By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and our brands are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Requirements

5 or more years in manufacturing quality
2 or more years leading or supervising quality teams of multiple inspectors or techs
Experience in construction related manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, metals, glass, or engineer to order environments
You have led people in a manufacturing quality environment, not just performed inspections
You are confident reading engineering drawings and understand GD&T
You have strong knowledge of mechanical inspection methods, tolerances, and finishes
You come from a fabrication heavy environment where precision matters
You are used to being the person Operations calls when there is a quality issue
You have worked within ISO 9001 or a structured QMS
You have used Lean, Six Sigma, A3, or similar tools to solve repeat issues
You can use data such as First Pass Yield, defect trends, and control charts to drive action

Nice To Haves

Degree in Engineering or Quality is helpful but practical experience is equally valued

Responsibilities

Overall site quality performance across fabrication and assembly
Leadership and daily direction of Quality Techs and Inspectors
Reducing rework, scrap, and nonconformances through strong process control
Ensuring compliance to drawings, tolerances, finishes, and customer specifications
Acting as the primary quality partner to Operations, Engineering, and the Field
Managing and sustaining the site Quality Assurance and Quality Control plan
Leading quality metrics, audits, and continuous improvement activity on the floor
Supporting project launch by translating drawings and specifications into clear quality expectations
Participating in customer and consultant inspections and quality reviews

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression