Technical Quality Manager - Lead CWI

Hohl Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Technical Quality Manager / Lead CWI to lead the technical quality function supporting our steel fabrication and industrial construction operations.

This position is ideal for an experienced Certified Welding Inspector who can interpret technical requirements, resolve quality issues, and provide clear direction to other inspectors. You will lead our QC Inspectors/CWIs and work closely with fabrication and project teams to ensure work meets applicable codes, specifications, and customer requirements.

The role focuses on technical quality leadership, working alongside a Quality Systems Coordinator responsible for QMS administration, document control, and related processes.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop QC Inspectors/CWIs, establish inspection priorities, and coordinate coverage for shop and field work.
• Review drawings, specifications, and applicable codes to identify welding, inspection, testing, documentation, and acceptance requirements.
• Participate in project planning and preconstruction reviews to establish inspection plans, hold points, and required technical support before work begins.
• Provide technical oversight of welding procedures, procedure qualification records, welder qualifications, and continuity requirements.
• Oversee welding inspection, material identification and traceability, dimensional verification, bolting inspection, and other applicable quality activities.
• Coordinate outside NDE services and review inspection and testing reports for technical completeness and compliance.
• Investigate nonconformances, help resolve fabrication and welding problems, and verify corrective actions.
• Place affected work on hold when quality requirements have not been satisfied and coordinate required approvals before release.
• Serve as a technical contact for customers, third-party inspectors, Authorized Inspectors, and other quality representatives.
• Support applicable AISC, AWS, ASME, and National Board requirements within the Company's authorized scope of work.
• Coordinate specialized engineering and NDE Level III support when required.
• Partner with the Quality Systems Coordinator to maintain accurate technical records and support audits, training, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in welding inspection, quality control, steel fabrication, or related industrial work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead inspectors, explain technical requirements, and make sound quality decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable welding codes and structural steel fabrication requirements.
• Experience reviewing WPS, PQR, and welder qualification documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and inspection reports.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, and documentation skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education or an engineering degree preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Technical leadership within an AISC-certified fabrication operation.
• ASME-code fabrication or repair involving piping, boilers, or pressure vessels.
• Experience coordinating with Authorized Inspectors and supporting ASME/National Board quality programs.
• Documented NDE experience or current or previous Level II qualifications in relevant methods.
• Structural bolting inspection training or certification.
• Experience supporting both fabrication shop and construction field operations.

Why Join Hohl Industrial Services?

Hohl Industrial Services, Inc. established in 1950, with headquarters in Tonawanda, NY, is a full-service specialized organization that provides for a diverse industrial clientele. Hohl offers a unique range of field, shop, technical, equipment sales and services.

With our professional staff of engineers, project managers, skilled tradespeople, fabricators and machinists, we are able to thoroughly study and develop a customized plan to meet all of our client's needs. Combining this with our innovative strategies and techniques, added with our experienced field personnel, we administer these plans in a safe, expedient and economical measure.

Hohl Industrial Services is a certified AISC fabricator and erector. Additionally, we maintain CWB, NYDOT, ODOT, AWS, ASME and ISO certifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.