Onsite Quality Engineering Manager – Lead Quality

Apex Systems; Ruther Glen (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development resources

Job summary

Apex Systems, onsite for our client in Richmond, VA, seeks a Quality Engineering Manager for a full-time, permanent role with a first‑shift schedule. The incumbent will develop and maintain project‑specific quality plans, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across multiple projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and teams to ensure compliance and performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 5+ years of quality-focused experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, construction quality, manufacturing quality, process improvement, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC Three‑Phase Quality Control processes.
• Experience creating and managing quality plans, inspection programs, audit activities, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience working with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and cross‑functional project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience utilizing quality metrics and performance data.
• Experience developing and implementing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and quality management activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project‑specific Quality Management and Quality Control plans aligned with customer requirements and organizational standards.
• Gather and interpret customer quality requirements, specifications, and governing documentation to support project execution.
• Create and maintain Quality Control Tracking Logs (QCTLs), ensuring accurate tracking of inspections, milestones, and quality activities.
• Develop and manage project‑specific quality checklists, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Verify submittal status, approvals, and compliance with project quality requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews to ensure quality considerations are addressed during project development.
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, project teams, and quality stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support third‑party inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Document and improve operational processes utilizing industry frameworks such as ISO, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PMBOK, ITIL, or similar methodologies.
• Develop policies, procedures, and controls that support quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead quality assurance, compliance, audit, and process improvement activities across assigned projects.
• Conduct internal audits to measure adherence to documented procedures and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze quality metrics and performance data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to project and leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain quality scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Job description

Apex Systems, onsite for our client in Richmond, VA, seeks a Quality Engineering Manager for a full-time, permanent role with a first‑shift schedule. The incumbent will develop and maintain project‑specific quality plans, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across multiple projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and teams to ensure compliance and performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 5+ years of quality-focused experience, including