Quality Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading JT Cullen’s quality team, developing and maintaining effective quality management systems, and ensuring compliance with applicable customer, industry, and regulatory requirements, including NQA-1. This role provides hands-on leadership in manufacturing quality, drives continuous improvement, develops team capabilities, and promotes a culture of quality, accountability, and collaboration across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of JT Cullen's Quality Management Systems, including the NQA-1 quality assurance program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, AWS, customer, and other regulatory quality requirements.
• Oversee manufacturing quality activities, including inspections, material traceability, calibration, documentation, and product acceptance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Lead internal, customer, and supplier audits, ensuring findings are addressed and improvements are sustained.
• Manage nonconformances, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and customer quality concerns.
• Lead, coach, and develop the quality team while building accountability and ownership.
• Promote a practical, proactive approach to quality through shop-floor engagement, training, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Establish and monitor quality metrics to identify trends, reduce rework, and drive improvements.
• Strengthen quality processes, procedures, and controls to support company growth and customer requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing quality, preferably within a highly regulated industry such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, or medical devices.
• Working knowledge of formal quality management systems, including NQA-1, AS9100, ASME, ISO 13485, or comparable industry requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, improving, or preparing a Quality Management System for certification or customer audits.
• Prior supervisory, team leadership, or project leadership experience.
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ASME requirements, AWS welding standards, and nondestructive examination processes.
• Experience with supplier quality management, customer quality requirements, and material traceability.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Relevant quality certifications, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Combination of office and fabrication floor requiring routine PPE and floor presence. Periodic travel may be required for audits, training, and inspections.

JOIN US!

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to J.T. Cullen’s success and join a high-performing team in a competitive market.

If you’re passionate about fabrication and innovation, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health and medical benefits, and a positive work culture that values work–life balance and recognizes employee contributions.

JT Cullen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.