Quality Manager, Huron SD

Terex Corporation•Huron, SD

4d•$108,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Terex Utilities is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives at our Huron facility. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality across welding and machine shop operations, maintaining compliance with internal standards and industry requirements, and driving a culture of quality and accountability. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in welding and machining processes, along with proven leadership in a manufacturing quality environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of welding processes and AWS D1.1 standards
Experience with machine shop quality, including inspection techniques, GD&T, and precision measurement tools
Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong expertise in welding and machining quality systems and processes
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and weld symbols
Effective leadership and team development skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in quality tools (FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA)

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent welding certification
Experience in heavy equipment, utility equipment, or truck body manufacturing
Certification in Quality (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management Systems
Experience with robotic welding and automated machining processes

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all quality functions for the Huron facility, including welding, machining, fabrication, and assembly operations
Ensure compliance with Terex quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry codes (AWS, ISO, etc.)
Ensure compliance with welding quality requirements, including AWS D1.1, welder qualification, WPS adherence, and weld inspection standards
Oversee machine shop quality through inspection processes, dimensional verification, GD&T interpretation, and process capability monitoring
Develop and implement quality plans, control plans, inspection methods, and control strategies for manufacturing processes
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) for quality issues, including weld defects and machining nonconformances
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality (COPQ)
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve product quality and process capability
Lead internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits
Develop, coach, and lead the quality team, including inspectors, technicians, and engineers
Monitor and report key quality metrics such as first-pass yield, defect rates, and customer complaints
Ensure proper calibration of inspection equipment and adherence to measurement system standards