Quality Manager, Welding & Heavy Fabrication

MKR Fabrication LLC; Buena Vista Charter Township (MI); On-site; 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 with hands-on fabrication and welding quality experience 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 while working closely with Operations and Quality to support production.

Since 1987, MKR Fabrication has been a full-service fabrication and machining shop serving automotive, chemical

Qualifications

• Quality experience in a fabrication or welding environment.
• Strong math, technical, communication, and detail‑oriented skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, WPSs, and quality standards.
• Experience using inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality experience

Math skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Blueprints interpretation

WPS interpretation

Inspection equipment

MS Office

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height stands

Bore gauges

ERP systems

Job description

MKR Fabrication is seeking a Quality Manager with hands-on fabrication and welding quality experience 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 while working closely with Operations and Quality to support production.

Since 1987, MKR Fabrication has been a full-service fabrication and machining shop serving automotive, chemical