Quality Leader – Heat Treatment & Continuous Improvement

Bodycote; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote, based in Arlington, TX, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the quality program ensuring customer requirements and contractual standards are met. The role includes directing the quality department, implementing procedures, and driving continuous improvement while aligning cross-functionally with operations and SHE initiatives.

The ideal candidate has metallurgy or materials science background, experience in heat treatment, and 3+ years of management with supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance requires U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Metallurgy or Materials Science degree preferred.
• Experience in commercial heat treatment of industrial alloys (steel, aluminum, etc.).
• Minimum of 3 years department management and 2 years direct supervisory experience.
• Must read/write/communicate English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt desired; PPAP experience helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and purchase orders.
• Familiarity with ISO/AS/AMS/ QS/ TS quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a documented quality program meeting customer requirements and corporate standards.
• Direct and supervise the quality department staff.
• Provide procedures to support quality department objectives.
• Provide training on quality requirements (BMS) to staff.
• Support Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) initiatives and KPI reporting.
• Drive quality improvements across the organization; ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor KPIs and drive sustained process improvements.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

English proficiency

Spanish language

Education

Metallurgy or Materials Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Databases

Business Analytics tools

Job description

Bodycote, based in Arlington, TX, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the quality program ensuring customer requirements and contractual standards are met. The role includes directing the quality department, implementing procedures, and driving continuous improvement while aligning cross-functionally with operations and SHE initiatives.

The ideal candidate has metallurgy or materials science background, experience in heat treatment, and 3+ years of management with supervisory duties.