Quality Control Manager

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quality Control Manager for Advanced Bridge Fabrication in Menomonie, WI. This role ensures every beam, weld, and connection meets strict industry standards while supporting nationwide infrastructure projects.

You will lead the plant quality team, oversee welding and NDT processes, and coordinate audits and documentation to maintain certification readiness. A path to senior leadership exists as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Must have certification in welding inspection (CWI or ASNT VT Level II) and hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintain detailed documentation.
• Strong leadership skills with experience guiding a quality team on the shop floor.
• Solid understanding of welding inspection and NDT processes.
• Experience coordinating with production, project management and external inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the plant quality team, setting daily inspection priorities.
• Oversee welding, fit-up, and fabrication quality against industry codes.
• Coordinate NDT activities and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Prepare the facility for certification audits and maintain compliance documentation.
• Partner with production, project management, and external inspectors to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Quality leadership

Welding inspection

NDT methods

Documentation

Reading drawings

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Quality Control Manager- Advanced Bridge Fabrication

Menomonie, Wisconsin Competitive Salary + Bonus (12.5%) + Full Benefits

Structural Steel Fabrication

The Company

You'll be joining a major U.S. structural steel fabricator supporting high‑profile infrastructure and heavy construction projects nationwide. With multiple large facilities, long‑term investment in people, and a reputation built on safety and precision, this is a place where quality isn't a department - it's the culture. As the business continues to scale, they're strengthening plant-level leadership to support growth and maintain the standards that keep them AISC‑certified and trusted by top-tier contractors.

The Role

You'll be the person who ensures every beam, weld, and connection leaving the facility meets the standard the industry expects - and the standard the company is known for.

• Lead and mentor the plant quality team, setting daily inspection priorities
• Oversee welding, fit-up, and fabrication quality against industry codes
• Coordinate NDT activities and maintain accurate inspection records
• Prepare the facility for certification audits and maintain compliance documentation
• Partner with production, project management, and external inspectors to resolve issues quickly and confidently

The Candidate

You're someone who takes pride in precision and knows how to build a culture of quality on the shop floor.

Must-haves

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASNT VT Level II
• Experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing
• Hands‑on leadership experience within a quality function
• Strong understanding of welding inspection and NDT processes
• Ability to read technical drawings and maintain detailed documentation

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus + 401K
• Full medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Clear progression into senior leadership as the business expands
• Stable, long‑term environment with major national project exposure