Ld Mfg QA/QC Technician

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a seasoned QA/QC Lead to oversee quality inspection activities across manufacturing-adjacent projects. You will coordinate inspections, guide inspectors and production partners on quality requirements, and act as a primary escalation point for QA/QC issues while maintaining independence from production.

The role emphasizes adherence to standards, audits, and rigorous documentation, with responsibilities to train staff, review records, and promote a

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of quality control/assurance experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction.
• Experience providing functional or technical QA/QC leadership.
• High School Diploma or GED required; industry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QA/QC inspection activities to ensure compliance with standards.
• Serve as technical resource on inspection methods, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Resolve complex quality issues via advanced inspections and root-cause analysis.
• Support audits and third-party inspections with documentation and walkthroughs.
• Train and cross-train QA/QC inspectors to ensure consistency.
• Review inspection docs for accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Foster a safe, quality-focused work environment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QA/QC Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Inspection Methods

Documentation

Audits

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Leads quality inspection activities within assigned manufacturing areas by providing advanced technical oversight and functional leadership. Ensures product conformance by coordinating inspections, resolving complex quality issues, and guiding inspectors and production partners on quality requirements. Strengthens quality execution by reinforcing inspection standards, supporting audits, and promoting consistent documentation practices. Serves as a primary escalation point for QA/QC issues while maintaining independence from production activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads daily QA/QC inspection activities within assigned manufacturing areas to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Serves as a technical resource for inspectors and production partners on inspection methods, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Resolves complex quality issues by performing advanced inspections, analyzing root causes, and coordinating corrective actions.
• Supports audits and third-party inspections by preparing documentation, escorting inspectors, and addressing findings.
• Guides, trains, and cross-trains QA/QC inspectors to promote consistent inspection practices and knowledge continuity.
• Reviews inspection documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to controlled procedures.
• Promotes a safe, orderly, and quality-focused work environment across inspection activities.

Education Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

5 – 7 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing, fabrication, or construction environment required. Experience providing functional or technical leadership within QA/QC activities required.

Certifications and Licenses:

Industry-related quality or inspection certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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