Quality Department Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead QA and inspection activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure products meet customer specs, regulatory requirements, and internal standards while driving continuous improvement.

You will manage a team, oversee testing and documentation, and lead root cause investigations and NCR processes. Collaboration with Engineering and Operations is essential to resolve issues and enhance processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Quality Control experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial settings.
• Previous leadership experience managing quality teams.
• AWS CWI certification is required; NDT certification is obtainable.
• Strong knowledge of ASME standards, quality systems, and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Control team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee product inspections, testing programs, and quality documentation.
• Manage NCR processes, corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer quality programs including welding certifications and calibration systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team development

Inspection programs

Non-conformance reporting

Root cause investigations

Documentation & compliance

Education

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead all quality assurance and inspection activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Control team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee product inspections, testing programs, and quality documentation.
• Manage non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes, corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer quality programs including welding certifications, pressure vessel quality requirements, and calibration systems.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Manage departmental budgets, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all workplace safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
• Previous leadership experience managing quality teams.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification.
• Strong understanding of ASME standards, quality systems, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on quality leader looking to make a significant impact in a growing manufacturing organization.