Quality at the Source Manager – Production Partnership

Improved Piping Products, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Improved Piping Products, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC programs ensuring raw materials, processes, and finished products meet customer specs and regulatory requirements.

This leader partners with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials and Warehousing to strengthen product conformity, process reliability, and operational performance. The role emphasizes Quality at the Source, preventive controls, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve

Qualifications

• Five+ years in manufacturing QA/QC with supervisory responsibility.
• Experience administering and maintaining a formal Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of inspection, testing, conformity, root cause analysis, and process improvement.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Production and Engineering.
• Preferred qualifications include Lean/Six Sigma or ASQ certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop QA/QC personnel with clear expectations and accountability.
• Build a knowledgeable, service-oriented Quality team supporting Manufacturing Operations.
• Promote training, communication, problem-solving, and shared accountability.
• Strengthen preventive controls, standardized work, and operator guidance at the point of manufacture.
• Evaluate inspection methods and simplify workflows without compromising conformity.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Interpreting drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Tools

Quality data systems

Poka-yoke / mistake-proofing

QMS software

Job description

Improved Piping Products, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC programs ensuring raw materials, processes, and finished products meet customer specs and regulatory requirements.

This leader partners with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials and Warehousing to strengthen product conformity, process reliability, and operational performance. The role emphasizes Quality at the Source, preventive controls, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve