Quality Control Manager

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Disabil​

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager to lead all aspects of quality assurance within our Packaging and Gas Turbine Manufacturing operations. You will drive improvements to ensure performance, safety, and compliance across the production lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing quality management, expertise in welding and turbine components, and proficiency with Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, and Minitab.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality management in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding techniques and gas turbine components.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and related quality tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&ID and F&ID diagrams.
• Must be fluent in English and authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control strategies aligned with company goals and standards.
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives across manufacturing teams.
• Monitor and improve QC processes for welding, machining, assembly, and testing of turbine components.
• Ensure ISO 9001, ASME, AWS, and other standards compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA (8D, Fishbone, FMEA).
• Manage supplier quality and warehouse oversight.
• Maintain inspection records and report quality metrics to leadership.
• Train and mentor quality inspectors and technicians.

Skills

Quality leadership

Attention to detail

5+ years quality management

English fluency

Tools

ProWrite software

Minitab

Job description

Our Footprint

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

In Sedalia, Missouri,our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Quality Control Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of quality control within our Packaging and Gas Turbine Manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in manufacturing processes, quality systems, and team leadership to drive continuous improvement across the production lifecycle.

Reports To: Director Quality

Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement quality control strategies aligned with company goals and industry standards.
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives across Packaging and Gas Turbine teams.

Process Oversight

• Monitor and improve quality control processes for welding, machining, assembly, and testing of turbine components.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ASME, AWS, and other relevant standards.

Inspection & Testing

• Oversee incoming material inspections, in-process checks / activities, calibrated equipment.
• Manage nonconforming materials.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action

• Lead investigations into quality issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using tools like 8D, Fishbone, and FMEA.

Supplier Quality Management

• Ensure supplier materials meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Provide quality oversight into Warehouse activities.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and quality metrics.
• Present quality performance data to leadership and recommend improvements.

Team Development

• Train and mentor quality inspectors and technicians.
• Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical skills
• 5+ Years’ Experience in Quality Management in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding techniques and gas turbine components.
• Proficiency in quality tools: Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, Minitab, etc.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Ability to competently read and analyze engineering drawings, schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Flow and Instrumentation Diagrams (F&ID).
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient use of ProWrite software is preferred.
• Knowledge of communication principles and practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems in a logical and effective manner.
• Ability to perform research, compile and analyze data, and write clear, concise and accurate reports on complex subjects.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple job assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, communicate, reach and manipulate objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.