Quality Manager

YO IT Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting in Columbus, OH is seeking a Quality Manager to lead all quality functions in a welding and steel fabrication operation.

You will develop and maintain a QMS aligned with ISO 9001, AWS D1.1, ASME, and customer specs, coordinate audits, oversee welding procedures, and verify material certifications while mentoring inspectors to ensure compliance and on-time shipment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AWS D1.1 welding codes.
• Experience in steel cutting, forming, machining, and assembly.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T.
• Experience performing or supervising NDE.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001, AWS D1.1/D1.6, ASME, and other applicable standards.
• Maintain certifications and compliance documentation.
• Lead internal and external audits; coordinate corrective actions and follow-up.
• Oversee welding procedure development, qualification, and documentation.
• Ensure welder qualification and requalification according to AWS, ASME, or customer-specific codes.
• Work closely with engineering to review fabrication drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and build requirements.
• Validate material certifications, heat numbers, and traceability for all incoming steel components.
• Manage dimensional inspections, weld inspections, and NDE testing.
• Lead root cause analysis on weld defects, material issues, or nonconforming components.
• Approve final products before shipment to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Lead and develop quality inspectors and welding inspectors.

Skills

AWS D1.1 welding

Steel fabrication

Drawings & GD&T

NDE supervision

Root-cause analysis

Tools

QA/QC tools

Job description

Job Description

• Position: Quality Manager
• Job Type: Full-time

Must Haves

• Strong knowledge of welding codes (Specifically AWS D1.1).
• Experience with steel fabrication processes such as cutting, forming, machining, and assembly.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T.
• Experience performing or supervising NDE.
• Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with root-cause tools.

The Quality Manager oversees all quality-related functions within a welding and steel fabrication operation. This role ensures that fabricated components meet or exceed customer specifications, industry standards (AWS, ASME, ISO, AISC, etc.), and internal quality requirements. The Quality Engineer leads the quality team, manages inspection processes, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports production through technical expertise in welding, materials, and fabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001, AWS D1.1/D1.6, ASME, and other applicable standards.
• Maintain certifications and compliance documentation.
• Lead internal and external audits; coordinate corrective actions and follow-up.
• Oversee welding procedure development, qualification, and documentation.
• Ensure welder qualification and requalification according to AWS, ASME, or customer-specific codes.
• Work closely with engineering to review fabrication drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and build requirements.
• Validate material certifications, heat numbers, and traceability for all incoming steel components.
• Manage dimensional inspections, weld inspections, and NDE testing.
• Lead root cause analysis on weld defects, material issues, or nonconforming components.
• Approve final products before shipment to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Lead and develop quality inspectors and welding inspectors.