Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Paola, KS (On-site at Kodion Energy’s 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility)
Company: Kodion Energy
Job Type: Full-time
Kodion Energy is a fast-growing energy technology company headquartered in Paola, Kansas. We specialize in designing and manufacturing advanced transformer solutions, proprietary AI cooling systems, electronics wiring, cabinet assembly, precision welding, and structural fabrication. As we scale our operations and expand our manufacturing footprint, we are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Manufacturing Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead our quality control programs and ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and precision.
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager will oversee all QA/QC processes across our production and fabrication lines. You will work closely with our engineering, production, welding, and operations teams to inspect raw materials, monitor in-process manufacturing, and guarantee that our transformers, cooling systems, and electrical assemblies meet rigorous industry standards and client specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System (QMS): Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive QA/QC policies, inspection checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for transformer manufacturing, electronics wiring, and metal fabrication.
Blueprint & Technical Compliance: Inspect products and interpret complex engineering blueprints, electrical schematics, structural drawings, and mechanical schematics to verify dimensional and functional accuracy.
In-Process & Final Inspection: Lead root-cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and non-conformance reporting (NCR) when production defects occur.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the Kodion Energy Electrical Engineering and production teams to resolve quality bottlenecks and deliver safe, high-performance energy infrastructure.
Supplier & Material Quality: Evaluate incoming raw materials, steel components, wiring harnesses, and vendor parts to ensure compliance before they reach the assembly floor.
Continuous Improvement: Drive lean manufacturing and continuous quality improvement initiatives across the shop floor to reduce scrap, rework, and waste.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of quality assurance or quality control management experience in a heavy manufacturing, electrical equipment, or structural fabrication environment.
Technical Literacy: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with transformer manufacturing, welding codes, electrical safety standards, and QA testing methodologies (ISO standards or equivalent preferred).
Leadership Skills: Proven track record of managing QA/QC personnel, mentoring shop-floor teams, and building a safety-first quality culture.
Work Environment: On-site presence at our Paola, KS facility, with the ability to walk the manufacturing floor regularly