Quality Manager

ColonialWebb•Richmond, VA

53d•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

ColonialWebb is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives across sheet metal fabrication, mechanical piping, and assembly operations in its manufacturing department. The role will build and lead a comprehensive quality program for prefabricated mechanical systems supporting commercial and industrial construction projects. The Quality Manager reports to the Director of Manufacturing. The position leads the development and maintenance of a Quality Management System, quality procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions. It establishes process audits and quality metrics, implements Statistical Process Control, analyzes quality data, and directs corrective and preventive actions. The role also builds and mentors a team of Quality Inspectors, trains production personnel, and collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Operations to improve product quality and manufacturing processes. The Quality Manager promotes accountability, precision, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The role supports Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives, ensures compliance with customer specifications and applicable standards including ASME, SMACNA, and AWS, maintains quality records and documentation, and prepares KPI dashboards, reports, and trend analyses for leadership. The position is based in a manufacturing environment and requires wearing PPE and moving through production operations for inspections.

Requirements

At least 7 years of quality management experience within manufacturing, construction, fabrication, or prefabrication environments.
Experience developing and implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Experience leading quality teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work throughout a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and inspect manufacturing operations for extended periods.
Ability to safely lift materials as needed; heavy lifting over 80 pounds requires proper planning and lifting equipment or team assistance.
Ability to perform visual inspections and safely navigate manufacturing operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Experience supporting sheet metal fabrication.
Experience supporting mechanical pipe fabrication.
Experience supporting pipe welding.
Experience supporting modular or off-site construction.
Knowledge of ISO 9001.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
Knowledge of Six Sigma.
Knowledge of SPC.
Knowledge of Minitab.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Power BI.
Experience using inspection equipment including gauges, CMMs, visual inspection tools, and non-destructive testing (NDT).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) for prefabrication operations.
Create quality procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions for sheet metal fabrication, mechanical piping, welding, and assembly.
Establish process audit routines to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Define and monitor quality metrics, including first-pass yield, defect rates, rework, process capability, and overall production quality.
Develop and implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems to monitor manufacturing performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Analyze quality data and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Build, mentor, and lead a team of Quality Inspectors.
Train production personnel on quality standards, inspection procedures, and continuous improvement practices.
Promote a culture of accountability, precision, safety, and operational excellence throughout the manufacturing facility.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Operations to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
Lead structured root cause investigations using methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications and applicable industry standards, including ASME, SMACNA, and AWS.
Maintain inspection records, certifications, and quality documentation.
Prepare KPI dashboards, quality reports, and trend analyses for leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.