QUALITY INSPECTOR

Addison Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to own the QMS end-to-end for quality, welding, and fabrication. You will lead a QC team, conduct inspections at fabricator shops locally and nationwide, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AWS D1.1, ASME, and related standards.

The role combines hands-on inspection with strategic oversight of quality metrics and supplier performance. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in QA/QC within steel fabrication or welding, CWI certification, and

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on QA/QC leadership experience in steel fabrication/welding/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes and fabrication practices.
• CWI certification required; ASNT NDT Level II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the QMS, including ISO 9001 compliance, audits, procedures, and inspection criteria.
• Lead, hire, train, and develop QC Inspectors while coordinating third-party inspectors.
• Perform hands-on shop inspections, identify non-conformances, and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee vendor/fabricator quality, ITPs, quality metrics, and supplier performance.
• Review drawings, weld symbols, and technical docs for code compliance.
• Manage inspection reports, NCRs, data books, turnover packages, and customer interactions.

Skills

QA leadership

Shop inspections

Quality metrics

ISO 9001

Welding codes

CWI certification

ASME standards

Vendor quality

Team supervision

Audits

Job description

QA/QC Manager – Quality, Welding & Fabrication

Seeking an experienced QA/QC leader to own the Quality Management System (QMS) end-to-end and ensure fabricated products meet company standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry codes. This is a hands‑on leadership role—you’ll manage the QC team while personally conducting inspections at fabricator shops locally and nationwide.

SALARY RANGE 115-130K

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the QMS, including ISO 9001 compliance, audits, procedures, and inspection criteria.
• Lead, hire, train, and develop direct-hire QC Inspectors while coordinating third-party inspection resources.
• Perform hands‑on shop inspections, identify non‑conformances, and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee vendor/fabricator quality, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), quality metrics, and supplier performance.
• Review drawings, specifications, weld symbols, and technical documentation for code compliance.
• Manage inspection reports, NCRs, data books, turnover packages, and customer/A.I. interactions.

Ideal Background

10+ years of QA/QC experience in steel fabrication, welding, or manufacturing, with supervisory/management experience. Strong knowledge of SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, AWS D1.1, ASME, and fabrication practices. CWI certification is required; ASNT NDT Level II is preferred. Experience owning a QMS, managing third-party inspectors, and working with ISO 9001 is highly valued.