Quality Control Manager - Structural Steel & NDE Expert

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 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.