Quality Manager

Fabcon; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to oversee quality systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 6–12+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably with a strong background in metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing. This full-time, mid-senior level position focuses on ensuring consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards, while also leading a small quality team onsite.

Qualifications

• 6–12+ years of progressive quality experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer.
• Strong background in metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the quality management system (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (ISO 9001).
• Drive consistent documentation and quality controls across shifts.

Skills

Quality management experience

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Job description

This range is provided by Fabcon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Location: On-site; Santa Ana, CA

Reports to: Director of Quality

Fabcon is seeking a hands‑on Quality Manager to lead quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure consistent product and process excellence across operations. This role is highly visible and embedded in the business, partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership to strengthen quality discipline while enabling growth.

The ideal candidate is a practical, floor‑oriented quality leader — someone who can balance structure and rigor with speed, problem‑solving, and real‑world manufacturing constraints.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Leadership & Systems

• Own and continuously improve Fabcon’s quality management system (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (ISO 9001, others as applicable).
• Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and preventive action processes.
• Drive consistent documentation, procedures, and quality controls across shifts.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and root‑cause methodologies to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Partner with operations and engineering to improve process capability and yield.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to track quality performance.

Manufacturing & Shop Floor Engagement

• Be a visible presence on the production floor across shifts.
• Support quality engineers and inspectors in day‑to‑day execution.
• Troubleshoot quality issues in real time with production teams.
• Balance quality rigor with production efficiency and customer commitments.
• Lead and develop a small on‑site quality team (including quality engineers and inspectors).
• Support staffing and coverage across shifts (including second shift as needed).
• Set expectations, coach performance, and build accountability.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customer quality issues and audits.
• Lead customer corrective actions and root‑cause analysis.
• Partner with suppliers to address quality issues and improve incoming quality.

SKILLS + EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 6–12+ years of progressive quality experience in manufacturing, growing in responsibility over time.
• Prior experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer.
• Strong background in metal fabrication, machining, industrial manufacturing, or a similar industry.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma preferred).
• Experience building or stabilizing quality processes during periods of growth.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

MANAGEMENT STYLE + BEHAVIORAL TRAITS

• Hands‑On Leadership: Leads from the floor, stays close to the work, and holds teams accountable through presence and follow‑through.
• Leading by Example: Demonstrating a sense of urgency, strong commitment/accountability, and sound decision making to achieve goals. Consistent and disciplined in following process, while pragmatic with a high propensity for action.
• Business Acumen: Knowledge of the competitive landscape and current and emerging practices within the industry.
• Vision and Purpose: Embracing and communicating Precision’s vision and its goals while reflecting a dedication to success which inspires and motivates.
• Motivational and Inspirational: Energetic with a “get‑it‑done” attitude while keeping the team enthusiastic about the business and the goals set ahead. Encouraging and inspiring colleagues to stretch beyond what they thought they could accomplish.
• Ethics and Values: Adhere to a code of conduct with a moral compass focused on the highest level of integrity and ethics.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing