Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.•Mesquite, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Quality Manager you will own quality across two manufacturing sites and build the system that keeps product, process, and people aligned to customer expectations. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who knows how to step into an environment with limited structure and create the playbook. You will lead inspectors and quality leads on the floor, partner closely with Operations and Engineering, and establish a quality management system that drives consistency, accountability, and confidence across both plants. If you have built or rebuilt quality programs in custom fabrication, precision manufacturing, façade, curtainwall, or engineer to order environments, this is where you get to do it again with full ownership.

Requirements

5+ years in manufacturing quality in curtainwall, façade, precision fabrication, assembly, or engineer to order environments
2+ years leading people in a quality or manufacturing setting
Experience building or improving a quality system, not just maintaining one
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Knowledge of mechanical inspection methods, tolerances, and finishes
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar QMS standards
A confident communicator who can lead on the floor and in leadership meetings
Someone comfortable working in a highly customized, low standard work environment
An entrepreneurial, roll up your sleeves leader who can bring structure, clarity, and operating rhythm to the business

Nice To Haves

Lean or Six Sigma experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead all quality functions across two curtainwall manufacturing facilities
Act as the front line authority for product quality on the shop floor
Manage inspectors and quality leads while setting clear expectations and accountability
Build, deploy, and sustain a practical Quality Management System where little structure exists today
Ensure fabrication, assembly, and glazing meet drawings, tolerances, finishes, and customer standards
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Field teams, and Customers to resolve issues and prevent repeat defects
Own quality metrics such as first pass yield, defect rates, scrap, rework, and corrective actions
Lead root cause investigations and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Prepare the sites for internal and external audits and maintain quality documentation
Serve as the primary escalation point for major customer quality concerns
Help create a culture where quality is owned by everyone, not just the quality team

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