Quality Manager

MAU is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager-Weld for our client in Rosedale, MS. As a Quality Assurance Manager-Weld, you will lead welding quality assurance operations, oversee inspection processes, maintain compliance with industry standards, and manage quality control personnel in structural steel fabrication. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company Profit Sharing and Stock Ownership Plan

Required Education and Experience

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) certification and Level 2 Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) certification

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in Quality Assurance
• Previous experience in the structural steel industry

General Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of welding processes, techniques, and industry standards, including AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.8
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and experience implementing and maintaining quality standards
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management system to monitor and control welding quality throughout structural steel fabrication processes
• Lead the quality control team and ensure compliance with established quality standards, procedures, and welding specifications
• Maintain American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) records and coordinate annual AISC audits
• Conduct regular quality inspections and audits to identify deficiencies and noncompliance with welding specifications and industry standards
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to welders and welding inspectors to ensure proper welding techniques and practices
• Review and interpret welding procedures, technical specifications, and fabrication drawings to verify compliance with customer requirements and industry standards
• Monitor and evaluate weld quality through visual inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), and destructive testing methods
• Implement and maintain accurate documentation of welding inspections, certifications, and quality control measures
• Lead, train, and mentor welding inspectors and quality control personnel to maintain quality standards
• Establish performance goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations for quality control team members
• Foster a culture of quality awareness, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the quality department