Quality Engineering Manager

Apex Systems; Ruther Glen (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development resources

Job summary

Apex Systems, onsite for our client in Richmond, VA, seeks a Quality Engineering Manager for a full-time, permanent role with a first‑shift schedule. The incumbent will develop and maintain project‑specific quality plans, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across multiple projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and teams to ensure compliance and performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 5+ years of quality-focused experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, construction quality, manufacturing quality, process improvement, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC Three‑Phase Quality Control processes.
• Experience creating and managing quality plans, inspection programs, audit activities, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience working with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and cross‑functional project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience utilizing quality metrics and performance data.
• Experience developing and implementing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and quality management activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project‑specific Quality Management and Quality Control plans aligned with customer requirements and organizational standards.
• Gather and interpret customer quality requirements, specifications, and governing documentation to support project execution.
• Create and maintain Quality Control Tracking Logs (QCTLs), ensuring accurate tracking of inspections, milestones, and quality activities.
• Develop and manage project‑specific quality checklists, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Verify submittal status, approvals, and compliance with project quality requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews to ensure quality considerations are addressed during project development.
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, project teams, and quality stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support third‑party inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Document and improve operational processes utilizing industry frameworks such as ISO, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PMBOK, ITIL, or similar methodologies.
• Develop policies, procedures, and controls that support quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead quality assurance, compliance, audit, and process improvement activities across assigned projects.
• Conduct internal audits to measure adherence to documented procedures and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze quality metrics and performance data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to project and leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain quality scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Job description

Job Description

Job#: 3046302

Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Quality Engineering Manager for our client based out of Richmond, VA.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

This will also have a first‑shift Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project‑specific Quality Management and Quality Control plans aligned with customer requirements and organizational standards.
• Gather and interpret customer quality requirements, specifications, and governing documentation to support project execution.
• Create and maintain Quality Control Tracking Logs (QCTLs), ensuring accurate tracking of inspections, milestones, and quality activities.
• Develop and manage project‑specific quality checklists, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Verify submittal status, approvals, and compliance with project quality requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews to ensure quality considerations are addressed during project development.
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, project teams, and quality stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support third‑party inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Document and improve operational processes utilizing industry frameworks such as ISO, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PMBOK, ITIL, or similar methodologies.
• Develop policies, procedures, and controls that support quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead quality assurance, compliance, audit, and process improvement activities across assigned projects.
• Conduct internal audits to measure adherence to documented procedures and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze quality metrics and performance data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to project and leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain quality scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, construction quality, manufacturing quality, process improvement, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC Three‑Phase Quality Control processes.
• Experience creating and managing quality plans, inspection programs, audit activities, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience working with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and cross‑functional project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience utilizing quality metrics and performance data.
• Experience developing and implementing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and quality management activities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ISO standards
• Experience with CMMI
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma
• Experience with PMBOK
• Experience with ITIL
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Background supporting construction, manufacturing, data center, infrastructure, industrial, or mission‑critical projects.
• Experience building quality dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting.
• Knowledge of data collection, reporting, and quality analytics.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or other quality certifications.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine‑Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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