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Quality Manager
Hohl Industrial Services
Tonawanda, QAT
Full Time
Manager
Field
3 weeks ago
Quality Management SystemsAISCAWSASMEASTMWelding Inspection
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About the Role
Hohl Industrial Services is seeking a Quality Manager to lead QA/QC functions for shop and field operations in steel fabrication and industrial construction. The role manages the Quality Inspection Team, ensures compliance with AISC, AWS, ASME, and ASTM standards, and drives continuous improvement.
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Quality Management SystemsAISCAWSASMEASTMWelding Inspection
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities for fabrication and field operations
- Manage and provide oversight to the Quality Inspection Team (CWI's)
- Oversee implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management System (QMS)
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements, including AISC, AWS, ASME, ASTM, and other applicable specifications
- Develop and implement project specific quality plans, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria
- Provide technical direction and support to QC Inspectors, including review of inspection results, testing documentation, and final release records
- Coordinate and oversee third party inspections, non destructive testing (NDT/NDE), and customer quality requirements
- Manage internal audit programs, including audit scheduling, findings, corrective actions, and effectiveness reviews
- Lead non conformance and corrective action processes, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and trend reporting
- Partner with management to review quality metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support risk management initiatives
- Maintain control of quality documentation, records, revisions, and distribution in accordance with company procedures
- Support supplier and subcontractor quality evaluations, performance monitoring, and compliance requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field, or related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Significant experience in quality management, QA/QC, steel fabrication, industrial construction, or related manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of welding, fabrication processes, and construction quality requirements
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, layouts, and technical documentation
- Ability to interpret and apply industry codes and standards including AISC, AWS, ASME, and ASTM
- Experience managing or supporting a Quality Management System (QMS), preferably within an AISC or ISO based environment
- Experience with internal auditing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (active or previously certified under AWS QC1) preferred
- Previous NDE/NDT Level II certifications (VT, MT, PT, UT preferred)
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Hohl Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and oversee our Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions supporting shop and field operations.
- This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and our Quality Management System (QMS), while driving continuous improvement throughout our operations.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in steel fabrication, industrial construction, welding, quality systems, and inspection processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities for fabrication and field operations.
- Manage and provide oversight to the Quality Inspection Team (CWI's).
- Oversee implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements, including AISC, AWS, ASME, ASTM, and other applicable specifications.
- Develop and implement project specific quality plans, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria.
- Provide technical direction and support to QC Inspectors, including review of inspection results, testing documentation, and final release records.
- Coordinate and oversee third party inspections, non destructive testing (NDT/NDE), and customer quality requirements.
- Manage internal audit programs, including audit scheduling, findings, corrective actions, and effectiveness reviews.
- Lead non conformance and corrective action processes, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and trend reporting.
- Partner with management to review quality metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support risk management initiatives.
- Maintain control of quality documentation, records, revisions, and distribution in accordance with company procedures.
- Support supplier and subcontractor quality evaluations, performance monitoring, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field, or related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Significant experience in quality management, QA/QC, steel fabrication, industrial construction, or related manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of welding, fabrication processes, and construction quality requirements.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, layouts, and technical documentation.
- Ability to interpret and apply industry codes and standards including AISC, AWS, ASME, and ASTM.
- Experience managing or supporting a Quality Management System (QMS), preferably within an AISC or ISO based environment.
- Experience with internal auditing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (active or previously certified under AWS QC1).
- Previous NDE/NDT Level II certifications (VT, MT, PT, UT preferred).
- Experience with quality software systems and documentation platforms.
- Experience with VPT, Tekla EPM, FabSuite, or similar systems.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong leadership and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels, customers, inspectors, and regulatory personnel.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement solutions.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.
Work Environment
- This position will work in both office and shop/field environments.
- The role may require occasional travel between company locations, fabrication areas, and project sites.
- Exposure to active fabrication and construction environments may include noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and varying weather conditions.
- Proper safety practices and PPE requirements must be followed.
About Hohl Transportation & Rigging and Hohl Industrial Services, Inc.
- Hohl Industrial Services, Inc. established in 1950, with headquarters in Tonawanda, NY, is a full service specialized organization that provides for a diverse industrial clientele.
- Hohl offers a unique range of field, shop, technical, equipment sales and services.
- With our professional staff of engineers, project managers, skilled tradespeople, fabricators, and machinists, we can thoroughly study and develop a customized plan to meet all our client's needs.
- Hohl Industrial Services is a certified AISC fabricator and erector. Additionally, we maintain CWB, NYDOT, ODOT, AWS, ASME and ISO certifications.
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