Quality Manager

Plant Power & Control Systems; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plant Power & Control Systems in Calera, AL seeks a Quality Engineer to lead QA across design, production, and inspection of switchboards. You will implement ISO 9001, conduct tests, analyze defects with cross‑functional teams, and drive process improvements for reliability and efficiency.

Must read technical drawings, apply Six Sigma tools, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure component quality. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience in QA within sheet metal, copper, and switchboard manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC and RCA techniques.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with testing equipment and reading technical drawings.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience implementing ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• MS Office tools such as SharePoint, Excel, Forms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality control procedures for switchboards during design, production, and final inspection.
• Implement the ISO‑9001 system for the company.
• Conduct tests and inspections to ensure standards compliance.
• Analyze product defects and work with teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes for reliability and efficiency.
• Review drawings and specs to verify quality requirements.
• Perform RCA and CAPA for non‑conformances.
• Manage nonconforming materials (NCMR) and corrective actions (CAR).
• Maintain quality documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure component quality.
• Support audits and provide training on quality standards.

Skills

Six Sigma

FMEA

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Drawings

Quality Assurance

Communication

ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Forms

Job description

• Maintain quality control procedures for switchboards during design, production, and final inspection.
• Implement the company ISO-9001 system
• Conduct tests and inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Analyze product defects and work with manufacturing and design teams to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to enhance product reliability and efficiency.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA) for non-conformances and defects.
• Manage NCMR’s (nonconforming material) and CAR’s (corrective action report)
• Maintain quality documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality of components used in switchboards.
• Support internal and external audits to meet regulatory and customer standards.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production teams on quality standards and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer or a related field.
• Experience in quality assurance within sheet metal, copper and switchboard manufacturing.
• Proficiency in quality tools like Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with testing equipment and methodologies for industrial switchboards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with implementing ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Forms, etc.)

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or electrical manufacturing.
• Certification in quality engineering (e.g., ASQ CQE) is a plus.