Welding Quality Control Manager

TrueNorth Steel; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

TrueNorth Steel in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Welding Quality Control Manager to lead the QC team and ensure products meet our quality standards and QMS requirements. This role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration with production and engineering.

The ideal candidate will supervise inspectors, manage non-conformances and corrective actions, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a quality control team in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Knowledge of AWS and ASME welding standards and QA procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with non-conformance handling and CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise QC inspectors and technicians.
• Oversee daily QC operations and ensure compliance with QMS.
• Record non-conformances, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Verify MTRs and other material documents for accuracy.
• Maintain calibration and testing equipment and logs.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Represent the company on field quality issues requiring investigation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Welding inspection

Blueprint reading

Quality management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office/SharePoint

Communication

Problem solving

Education

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION: Welding Quality Control Manager

SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm (additional hours as required on Fridays/Saturdays)

PAY RATE: $105,000 - $116,000+ (DOE) + Full Benefit Package

LOCATION: Lubbock, TX

Summary Of Responsibilities

The Quality Control Manager will ensure that products we manufacture meet all quality standards and regulatory requirements as stated in our Quality Management System (QMS) while maintaining the highest levels of operational efficiency. This role will require leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively manage the quality control team and collaborate with other departments.

Essential Job Functions

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
• Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
• Supervise and provide leadership for the Quality Control (QC) Inspectors.
• Oversee the daily operations of the quality control department, including managing a team of quality control inspectors and technicians.
• Follow all necessary TNS Document System procedures and processes.
• Capable of performing inspections, tests, and audits of products, materials, and production processes to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee the day-to-day quality activities in order to develop, manage, communicate, implement, and maintain site and KPI’s and objectives.
• Responsible for recording Non-Conformances, Corrective Actions & Preventative Actions into the NC/CAPA database.
• Verify Material Test Reports (MTRs) and similar documents for required information upon receipt of materials.
• Oversee inspection procedures, ensuring products meet internal and external quality standards, including regulatory and safety compliance.
• Maintain and update the quality control documentation and records for traceability and auditing purposes.
• Address quality-related issues on the production floor, quickly identifying the root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage the proper storage and handling of quality control equipment, tools, and materials.
• Evaluate calibration and non-destructive testing (NDT) suppliers for appropriate qualifications.
• Create service requests (similar to a purchase order) for calibration and NDT suppliers that clearly state requirements to maintain acceptable quality.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve production efficiency, and optimize overall product quality.
• Ensure that all equipment calibration/verification certificates and/or logs are current.
• Document and segregate non-conforming material and workmanship.
• Record Non-Conformances, Corrective Actions, and Preventive Actions into the SharePoint Quality Database.
• Able to apply problem solving techniques and/or root cause analysis.
• Review Non-Conformances, Corrective Actions, and Preventive Actions with Site Management to identify and implement continuous improvement.
• Verify Material Test Reports (MTRs) and similar documents for required information upon receipt of materials.
• Maintain calibration and verification of tools and measuring equipment.
• Able to obtain and maintain AWS CWI and applicable certification.
• Ensure Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) are current and in place for projects.
• Supervise and/or conduct Welder Qualification Test Reports (WQTR) to AWS and/or ASME.
• Maintain the Welder Continuity Log.
• Organize and record quality related training activities.
• Represent the company, as needed, on field issues requiring investigation and decisions associated with product quality and conformance.
• Able to work flexible schedules and overtime or weekends when needed.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Qualities

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Previous welding inspection preferred.
• Applicable standards knowledge such as: AWS, ASME
• Proficient in blueprint/drawing reading.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and experience with quality management systems.
• Leadership to motivate co-workers to perform quality workmanship.
• Strong ability to interact in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and areas of responsibility.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.

Education And Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AWS Certified Weld Inspector (within 1-2 years of employment).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality control, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards, regulatory requirements, and inspection techniques.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.