Lead Quality Manager, Piping & Industrial Systems

Universal Piping Industries; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Piping Industries (UPI) is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and control across engineering, pipe fabrication, and field installation for industrial piping, process, HVAC, and plumbing systems work. The ideal candidate will own the quality program from project kickoff through turnover, ensuring welds, spools, and systems meet code and client standards on complex projects.

This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and a proactive approach to quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of quality management experience in industrial piping, mechanical construction, or pipe fabrication.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME Section IX, and AWS D1.1.
• Experience developing ITPs and managing NCR/corrective action processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing quality reporting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain UPI’s quality management system (QMS) across fabrication shops and field job sites.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with ASME (B31.1, B31.3, Section IX), AWS, and applicable client specifications
• Create and manage project-specific Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality control plans for piping, fabrication, and HVAC scopes
• Lead source, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated spools, skids, and field-installed piping systems, including NDE/NDT coordination
• Oversee welder qualification testing and maintain welding procedure specification (WPS/PQR) and certification records
• Own the non-conformance report (NCR) process, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action
• Track NCRs and quality holds through to closure in coordination with fabrication, field, and engineering teams
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for clients and their quality representatives during audits and inspections
• Partner with Commissioning and Project Controls to resolve quality holds and punch items ahead of system turnover
• Maintain material traceability, mill test reports, and documentation packages required for project turnover and closeout books
• Track and report quality metrics, such as NCR rates, rework, and inspection pass rates, to UPI leadership
• Train and mentor fabrication and field supervision on quality standards and procedures
• Identify recurring quality issues and recommend process improvements to reduce rework and improve first-time quality

Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Judgement

Cross-Functional Coordination

Communication

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Universal Piping Industries (UPI) is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and control across engineering, pipe fabrication, and field installation for industrial piping, process, HVAC, and plumbing systems work. The ideal candidate will own the quality program from project kickoff through turnover, ensuring welds, spools, and systems meet code and client standards on complex projects.

This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and a proactive approach to quality