Quality Manager

Weir Minerals; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Learning support

Regional benefits

Wellness support

Global collaboration

Job summary

Weir Minerals is seeking a senior Quality leader to design and elevate our quality management systems on the manufacturing floor. You will drive ISO 9001 practices, lead cross-functional teams, and partner with suppliers and customers to resolve quality issues.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and mentoring quality staff to sustain zero-defect performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience with proven leadership in building and implementing quality systems.
• Strong expertise in ISO 9001 quality systems and experience with SOPs, audits, traceability, and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Quality System Development: Build and strengthen quality management systems.
• Operational Leadership: Be highly visible on the production floor and influence quality mindset.
• Process Improvement: Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Team Supervision and Development: Mentor quality staff and inspectors.
• Customer and Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with customers and suppliers on quality issues.
• Metrics and Reporting: Develop and maintain quality metrics and report to management.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

SOPs & audits

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing quality

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Work Arrangement - Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Quality System Development: Build and strengthen quality management systems from the ground up, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards. You will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality programs that drive zero defects.
• Operational Leadership: Be highly visible on the production floor, actively engaging with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to foster a quality mindset and influence positive change without relying on leadership intervention.
• Process Improvement: Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions that are sustained over time. Drive process improvements that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Team Supervision and Development: Supervise and mentor quality control staff and inspection personnel, providing training and support to enable their growth and development.
• Customer and Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues promptly and ensure compliance with quality control procedures and government regulations.
• Metrics and Reporting: Develop and maintain quality metrics and tracking mechanisms to monitor the health of the Quality Management System, communicating results regularly to management.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support supplier audits or customer engagements.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience with proven leadership in building and implementing quality systems.
• Strong expertise in ISO 9001 quality systems and experience with SOPs, audits, traceability, and continuous improvement processes.
• Hands-on experience in precision machining or automated manufacturing environments, with a track record of driving operational change.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) or related field; advanced degrees or certifications such as Green Belt or Black Belt Internal ISO Auditor are a plus.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in automotive, aerospace/defense, medical devices, or food manufacturing industries with highly regulated environments.
• Certifications such as IATF 16949, AS9100, or similar quality standards.
• Experience leading internal and external audits as a quality management system representative.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and partner with site leadership.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

• Career development and learning support
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.