Quality Manager

• Quality Management
• Manufacturing
• Heavy Steel

Quality Manager – Irving, Texas
$90-110k base salary + 401k + benefits


Our client is a long-standing manufacturer within the steel fabrication and machining space, supporting a range of heavy industrial projects across the United States. With decades of operational experience and a strong focus on quality, safety, and delivery performance, the organization is looking to bring on a Quality Manager to oversee and strengthen their quality systems, ensuring consistent product excellence and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and continuously improve quality control processes across production
• Oversee inspection activities; train, mentor, and support Quality Inspectors
• Interpret fabrication and machining drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Monitor welder qualification testing and visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX
• Maintain welder training records, qualification records, and continuity logs (internal and customer-specific)
• Develop and manage welding procedures, inspection reports, and quality documentation packages
• Collaborate with Project Managers, production teams, and clients to resolve quality issues
• Support internal and external audits; contribute to ongoing quality system improvements
• Maintain and update the Quality Manual, SOPs, and work instructions
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and safe welding practices

Qualifications & Skills

• 5–10 years of experience in quality or inspection within heavy steel fabrication or welding
• Previous experience as a Quality Manager, Quality Lead, or Senior Inspector preferred
• High school diploma required; additional certifications are an asset
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) designation considered a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of NDT methods (VT, MT, UT, PT, RT, Phased Array) and quality audit processes
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, ASME, and NACE standards
• Ability to read and interpret complex fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and geometric tolerances
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience is an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail with advanced problem-solving capabilities

If you are looking to grow within a stable business, this is the right opportunity for you!

Email me directly jessica@dmcrecruitment.com