Quality Leader - Metals Fabrication

Lake Air Metals; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products in Roseville, MN is seeking a Quality Supervisor for metals fabrication to lead quality initiatives, investigate customer complaints, and guide inspection programs across production.

You will work with manufacturing leaders to apply TQM tools, analyze data, set standards, and partner with suppliers and vendors to ensure material and process quality while maintaining calibration systems and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• 3 years in metal manufacturing (stamping or fabrication preferred).
• Proven experience in a quality assurance or quality control role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection processes, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including production, suppliers, and vendors.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining high product standards and improving quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and address customer complaints related to product quality, serving as the primary point of contact for resolving quality issues.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine current quality standards and establish quality and reliability expectations for finished products.
• Develop and implement inspection criteria and procedures, ensuring continuous inspection activities throughout the production process.
• Apply Total Quality Management (TQM) tools and techniques to enhance reporting and analytical processes across departments.
• Work closely with production teams to monitor and maintain control over materials, facilities, and products through rigorous inspection and testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of all purchased parts and processes used in the production of company products.
• Review technical problems, quality concerns, and procedural issues within departments and provide actionable recommendations for improvements or changes.
• Engage with vendors to gather information and communicate requirements related to material, process, and component quality standards.
• Manage customer returns and maintain accurate job routings as necessary.
• Ensure the integrity of the inspection, measuring, and testing equipment calibration system is consistently maintained.

Skills

Quality management

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lake Air Products in Roseville, MN is seeking a Quality Supervisor for metals fabrication to lead quality initiatives, investigate customer complaints, and guide inspection programs across production.

You will work with manufacturing leaders to apply TQM tools, analyze data, set standards, and partner with suppliers and vendors to ensure material and process quality while maintaining calibration systems and cost objectives.