Quality Control Manager

PROENERGY; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401K plan

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager to lead quality across Packaging and Gas Turbine Manufacturing. You will drive performance, safety, and compliance with OEM standards, and mentor the quality team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality management in manufacturing, strong welding and fabrication knowledge, and experience with CAPA using 8D, Fishbone, and FMEA. A proactive leader with ISO 9001 exposure will thrive.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality management within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding techniques and turbine components.
• ISO 9001 familiarity; ability to read P&IDs and drawings.
• ASME/AWS Certified Welding Inspector qualification preferred.
• Proficiency with quality tools: Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control strategies aligned with goals and standards.
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives for packaging and turbine teams.
• Monitor welding, machining, assembly, and testing processes.
• Ensure ISO 9001, ASME, AWS compliance and manage CAPA actions.
• Oversee supplier quality and warehouse quality oversight.
• Train inspectors and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Quality management

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

SPC

Minitab

Job description

About PROENERGY

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.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

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.

In Kansas City

We have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought‑after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

Worldwide Service Centers

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.
• ASME/AWS Certified Welding Inspector qualification (preferred).
• 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.