Quality Control Manager

Lexicon, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexicon is seeking a Quality Control Manager to plan, direct, and maintain QA/QC programs across multiple projects. The role emphasizes compliance with AISC/ASME standards, supervision of QC inspectors, and collaboration with production and purchasing to drive quality improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in QA/QC for structural steel fabrication, NDE experience, and a Certified Welding Inspector credential, with strong MS Office skills to manage documentation and records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years QA/QC experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Familiar with AISC, ASME, AWS, RCSC, and SSPC requirements.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Must be experienced in NDE (non-destructive examinations) methods and practices.
• A Certified Welding Inspector is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with AISC, ASME, and contract requirements.
• Train and assist QC inspectors in interpreting technical requirements per standards.
• Monitor inspection criteria, NCR disposition, and retention of QC records.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and detailing to improve quality and processes.
• Administer the QA program with subcontractors and assist the Purchasing Manager for vendors.
• Inform Purchasing of quality requirements and evaluate procurement sources based on QA requirements.
• Conduct surveillance to assure QA program effectiveness and revise as needed.
• Review new quality system documents and procedures and distribute to staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

NDE knowledge

Quality control

Microsoft Office

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Tools

Microsoft Office

NDE tools

Welding inspection tools

Job description

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

Position Summary

Quality Control Manager is responsible for planning, performing, and directing quality assurance and quality control policies, programs, and initiatives. Responsible for ensuring quality standards are met on every project and to collaborate with others in making positive changes and Lexicon's visionary purpose.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, perform, control, and direct the activities of Quality Control personnel to assure compliance with the AISC and ASME standard and certifications, contract documents and quality management system.
• Train and assist quality control inspectors in interpreting technical and quality control requirements in accordance with AISC, ASME, AWS, RCSC, SSPC and contract requirements.
• Monitor inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, disposition of NCR's and the retention of quality control records.
• Works closely with heads of other departments (production, purchasing and detailing) to improve quality and work processes.
• Administer the Quality Assurance Program effectively in its application to subcontractors and assist the Purchasing Manager in its application to vendors.
• Inform the Purchasing Manager of quality requirements and collaborate with him/her in evaluation of procurement sources based on Quality Assurance requirements.
• Conduct surveillance, as necessary to assure the adequacy of the Quality Assurance Program and revise any aspects which evidence lack effectiveness.
• Review all new quality system documents and procedures, revise existing procedures as required, approve, log and distribute to applicable personnel.
• Responsible for adhering to all company safety and OSHA regulations.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of QA/QC experience in structural steel fabrication, preferred. Familiar with AISC, ASME, AWS, RCSC, and SSPC requirements. Must have supervisory experience. Must be experienced in NDE (non-destructive examinations) methods and practices. A Certified Welding Inspector is required. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Physical Demands

Requires occasional travel with overnight stays. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. I have reviewed, understand, and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match