Quality Control Manager - Steel Bridge Fabrication

We're looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead QC for a structural steel fabrication operation focused on bridge work near Columbia, Missouri. You'll own the quality program from incoming material through final inspection, ensuring every bridge component meets AWS D1.5 and project specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the shop QC program for steel bridge fabrication, including inspection plans, documentation, and NCR/corrective action
• Perform and oversee ultrasonic testing (UT) of welds
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.5, owner/DOT specs, and contract documents
• Review shop drawings, WPS/PQRs, and welder qualifications
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and owner/DOT inspectors

Requirements:

• ASNT UT Level II certification (required)
• Hands-on AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code experience (required)
• QC experience in structural steel or bridge fabrication
• CWI certification a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.