Quality Manager

Bil-Jax Haulotte; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Innovative environment

Supportive team

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Haulotte Bil-Jax is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the plant’s quality program and drive continuous improvement across QA, QC, and supplier quality activities. You will maintain ISO 9001 compliance, manage welding quality per AWS D1.1, and coordinate customer interface with inspectors and insurers.

The role requires 5+ years in quality leadership within metal fabrication or capital equipment, strong GD&T skills, and proven ability to drive corrective actions and certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of quality leadership in metal fabrication, structure manufacturing, or capital equipment.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding codes and weld inspection documentation.
• Experience maintaining a certified ISO 9001 QMS and hosting third-party audits.
• Strong blueprint and GD&T literacy; capable in a fast-paced, low-volume/high-mix environment.
• Excellent written communication for technical reports read by engineers, customers, and insurers.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 audits.
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain product certifications and applicable EN/ANSI standards.
• Manage welding quality programs per AWS D1.1 and EN ISO 3834 including WPS, PQR, and welder records.
• Serve as primary contact for customer quality reps, inspectors, notified bodies, and insurers.
• Develop inspection plans for incoming materials, components, and finished products.
• Oversee dimensional, weld visual, NDT coordination, and testing activities.
• Establish testing protocols for coatings, finishes, and hardware validation.
• Lead supplier qualification and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Lead root-cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and PDCA.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root-cause analysis

GD&T literacy

Audit coordination

Welding codes knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

QMS systems

Job description

For: Scaffolding & Event Structure Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Note: Seeking qualified candidates that live with in a commutable distance to Archbold, Ohio.

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving all aspects of quality assurance and quality control for Haulotte Bil-Jax products. This role oversees the Quality Management System, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, inspection and testing activities, customer quality concerns, and regulatory compliance to ensure our scaffolding, staging, and access products meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, the Quality Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives and fosters a culture where quality, safety, and customer satisfaction are top priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the plant's Quality Management System (QMS), maintaining ISO 9001 certification and leading internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical manufacturing requirements where product conformity is non-negotiable.
• Maintain product certification, conformity documentation, EN 1090 execution class requirements, and applicable temporary-structure standards including EN 13814, ANSI/SSFI, and equivalent regulations.
• Manage welding quality programs in accordance with AWS D1.1 and EN ISO 3834, including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), welder qualification records, and welder performance tracking.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customer quality representatives, third-party inspectors, notified bodies, and insurance or engineering reviewers.
• Develop and implement inspection plans covering incoming steel and aluminum materials, mill certifications, heat-number traceability, fabricated components, welded assemblies, and finished products.
• Oversee dimensional inspections, weld visual inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT) coordination, load and proof testing, and functional fit-up verification.
• Establish and maintain testing protocols for coatings and finishes, including powder-coat adhesion, coating thickness, corrosion resistance, fastener torque verification, and hardware validation.
• Manage calibration and maintenance programs for inspection, measurement, and testing equipment.
• Qualify, monitor, and evaluate suppliers of tubing, extrusions, castings, fasteners, coatings, and other critical materials, driving corrective actions when a non conformance occurs.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and PDCA, ensuring timely closure and verification of effectiveness.
• Partner with Engineering to support design-for-maneuverability initiatives, drawing and specification reviews, engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Support new product introductions through control plans, first-article inspections, production validation activities, and launch readiness reviews.
• Investigate customer complaints, field returns, and quality incidents, providing clear technical findings and recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain product, lot, and manufacturing traceability records to support quality, safety, certification, and customer requirements.
• Report and analyze key quality metrics including first-pass yield, scrap and rework costs, cost of poor quality, inspection performance, and corrective action cycle times.
• Build, develop, and lead a team of quality professionals, including inspectors, quality technicians, and documentation specialists.
• Promote a quality-first culture through coaching, training, Gemba walks, employee engagement, and a visible presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to drive continuous improvement, enhance product quality, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of technical education and demonstrated experience.
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in a metal fabrication, structural steel, aluminum, or capital equipment manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding codes and hands-on familiarity with weld inspection and qualification documentation.
• Experience maintaining a certified QMS (ISO 9001) and hosting third-party audits.
• Demonstrated competence in root-cause analysis and corrective action, with examples of measurable quality improvement.
• Strong blueprint and GD&T literacy; comfortable in a fast-paced, low-volume/high-mix production environment.
• Excellent written communication — you will author technical reports read by engineers, customers, and insurers.

At Haulotte Bil-Jax, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. We're committed to creating an environment where you can develop your skills, contribute your expertise, and build a rewarding career.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of continuous learning, technical training, and professional development opportunities designed to help you advance your career.

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking global company that values innovation, problem-solving, and excellence.

Supportive Team: Work alongside knowledgeable, collaborative professionals who value your ideas, expertise, and contributions.

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance