Quality Control Manager Job in Eau Claire 54703, Wisconsin Us

The successful candidate will be an accomplished QC Manager with proven success in managing a team toward highest quality production.  The successful candidate is required to have welding/fabrication knowledge and preferance will be given to candidates who are certified welding inspectors with a minimum of 5 years experience as a QC Manager; and experience with a continuous improvement culture that achieves a world class quality standard.     The required qualifications for this role are below.


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·         Significant experience leading the implementation of  up-stream quality and continuous improvement processes in both shop floor and critical business system applications.   Sophisticated with quality process metrics and control methods.

·         Experience in a low volume, highly planned and customized environment.    Ability to adapt modern quality concepts in this environment.

·         Organizational skills -- Experience developing quality manuals, document control, CAR system, etc.   Strong ability to manage detail with high level of personal organization. 

·         Financial/Metrics Acumen -- Has a clear sense of the effect the QC function has on the business at a cash flow and P/L level.  Understands and can track the Cost of Quality.  Reduces COQ through innovations, process improvements, and use of technology.

·         QC / Welding Inspection Credentials -- Minimum of five years weld inspection required, preferably at the D 1.5 level.   If not D 1.5 must be able to certify quickly.  Understands development and maintenance of a quality manual and welding procedure system.

·         Steel fabrication experience – Has a basic understanding of processes including burning, welding, assembly, drilling, painting. 

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field of study.  Additional training in Lean, 6 Sigma, Continuous Improvement, etc desired.