Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Paylocity; Saginaw, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MKR Fabrication is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality activities in a heavy fabrication environment. You will oversee inspections, nonconformances, corrective actions, quality documentation, testing, supplier quality, and AS9100 audit readiness in collaboration with Operations and Quality teams.

Established since 1987, MKR Fabrication provides services across automotive, chemical processing, energy, and defense sectors.

Qualifications

• Quality experience in fabrication or welding environments.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, WPSs, and QC/testing standards.
• Experience using inspection equipment like calipers, micrometers, height stands and bore gauges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare QA/QC reports covering inspections, material, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Verify material certifications, PO requirements, testing, and inspection documentation.
• Interpret blueprints and WPSs, write PQRs, and perform inspections using standard gauges.
• Investigate defects, coordinate corrective actions, and recommend process improvements.
• Support testing and inspection planning, vendor audits, scheduling, and project deadlines.
• Manage AS9100 audit preparation, quality KPIs, and quality/welding standards training.

Skills

Quality experience

Blueprint interpretation

Measurement tools

Strong math skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Location: Saginaw, MI (On-Site)

Pay: $65,000+/year, based on experience

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 5-day/10-hour schedule; overtime as workload requires

About The Role

MKR Fabrication is seeking a Quality Manager with hands-on fabrication and welding quality experience to lead quality activities in our heavy fabrication environment. You’ll oversee inspections, nonconformances, corrective actions, quality documentation, testing, supplier quality, and AS9100 audit readiness while working closely with Operations and Quality to support production.

Since 1987, MKR Fabricators has been a full-service fabrication and machining shop. We routinely work with clients from the automotive, chemical processing, containers, dredging, energy, environmental, food systems, mining and sugar processing industries. We are a well-established, growing company within the defense and commercial industries. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare QA/QC reports covering inspections, material, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Verify material certifications, purchase order requirements, testing, and inspection documentation.
• Interpret blueprints and WPSs, write PQRs, and perform inspections using standard gauges.
• Investigate defects, coordinate corrective actions, and recommend process improvements.
• Support testing and inspection planning, vendor audits, scheduling, and project deadlines.
• Manage AS9100 audit preparation, quality KPIs, and quality/welding standards training.

Requirements

• Quality experience in a fabrication or welding environment
• Strong math, technical, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, WPSs, and quality control/testing standards.
• Experience using inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height stands, and bore gauges.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of quality experience.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or ability to obtain certification.
• AS9100 and GD&T experience.
• Experience with quality management software and/or ERP systems.

Benefits & Perks

• $65,000+ annual salary depending on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities

The Fine Print

No third-party candidates will be accepted. MKR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

MKR Fabrication is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defense services involving technical date and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Administration Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120-120 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R parts 730-774 (Export Laws). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.