Quality Control Manager – Structural Steel & AISC Expert

Waukegan-Steel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Steel seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead the company-wide quality program and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure compliance with AISC certifications, welding quality standards, and customer requirements while supporting operational excellence.

Reporting to the President, the role requires strong audit and documentation skills, welder qualification oversight, and collaboration with operations, engineering, and projects teams to sustain top-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in a Quality Management role for an AISC-certified fabricator.
• Strong knowledge of AISC certification requirements and audit processes.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.5 code requirements.
• Current CWI or CAWI certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and deadline-driven execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the company's quality control program.
• Maintain compliance with AISC certifications, including BU, IBR, FCE, SPE-P2.
• Manage internal and external audits and ensure adherence to certification requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and documentation.
• Perform welder qualifications and maintain welding procedures and records.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.5 code requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and project teams to ensure quality standards are achieved.

Skills

Quality Management

Auditing

Welding Inspection

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

AWS D1.1

AWS D1.5

AISC Certification Knowledge

CWI/CAWI

Job description

Waukegan Steel seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead the company-wide quality program and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure compliance with AISC certifications, welding quality standards, and customer requirements while supporting operational excellence.

Reporting to the President, the role requires strong audit and documentation skills, welder qualification oversight, and collaboration with operations, engineering, and projects teams to sustain top-quality outcomes.