Quality Manager

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

What Youll Do ...

• Develop implement and maintain quality policies procedures and the Quality Management Systems (QMS) in accordance with applicable regulatory industry and organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal state local and industry regulations including nuclear quality requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Provide ownership and oversight of all Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes across the organization.
• Lead Quality Control functions including incoming material inspection fabrication and welding oversight NDE/NDT activities dimensional verification and product testing.
• Direct shopfloor quality operations including inspection planning holdpoint management test execution and complete quality documentation throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with welding quality requirements including welding procedures welder qualifications and welded assembly inspections.
• Oversee incoming in-process and final inspection activities to ensure components and assemblies meet design and code requirements.
• Lead coach and develop the inspection team through daily guidance performance support and technical mentorship.
• Communicate quality standards and expectations across Quality Engineering Manufacturing and other cross-functional teams.
• Establish and maintain processes to ensure products meet required quality functional safety and reliability specifications.
• Ensure proper material traceability inspection records and manufacturing documentation in accordance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Plan review and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure compliance with production hold points and critical inspection milestones.
• Identify and analyze defects quality trends and process issues; implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Lead the creation investigation and closure of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Manage customer quality expectations and respond to customer quality concerns nonconformances and corrective action requests.
• Oversee compliance with NQA-1 ISO 9001 and Controlled Goods requirements.
• Lead regulatory and certification audits including NQA-1 ASME ISO and others.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain readiness for external customer and regulatory audits.
• Oversee supplier and vendor quality programs including qualification surveillance inspection coordination and documentation review.
• Ensure proper calibration and control of inspection measurement and test equipment.
• Coordinate and participate in product testing validation and acceptance activities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement quality awareness and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.

What Were Looking For

• 10 years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment
• A bachelors degree in engineering or a relevant technical field
• Lead Auditor qualification to NQA-1 strongly preferred
• Knowledge of nuclear industry standards including:

• 10CFR50 Appendix B
• 10CFR21
• ASME NQA-1
• ASME BPVC Sections III and VIII

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively across departments
• Understanding of manufacturing processes preferably fabrication including:
  • Welding cutting electrical HVAC testing and vendor oversight
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Prior ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Authorization to work in the United States
• On-site position at our Batavia OH facility
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% annually

Why Join Ellis & Watts

• Part of Marmon Holdings Inc. backed by Berkshire Hathaway!
• Collaborative innovative team environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Casual friendly work atmosphere
• Fun company events throughout the year
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing Company!

If this sounds like a strong match and youd like to learn more about this exciting role wed love to hear from you!

Ellis & Watts is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer of women minorities individuals with disabilities & protected veterans.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.