Quality Manager | Manufacturing | Fabrication Environment
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Job Location:
West Chester, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Quality Manager who lives on the shop floor and knows how to lead people solve problems and prevent defects in a fabrication driven manufacturing environment.
This role owns product quality across fabrication assembly and glazing operations. You will lead a team of 5 to 8 Quality Techs and Inspectors and work side by side with Operations Engineering and Plant Leadership to ensure every component meets drawing dimensional and aesthetic requirements before it leaves the facility.
If you have worked in construction related manufacturing automotive aerospace metals glass or another precision fabrication environment this role will feel very familiar.
What you will own
- Overall site quality performance across fabrication and assembly
- Leadership and daily direction of Quality Techs and Inspectors
- Reducing rework scrap and nonconformances through strong process control
- Ensuring compliance to drawings tolerances finishes and customer specifications
- Acting as the primary quality partner to Operations Engineering and the Field
- Managing and sustaining the site Quality Assurance and Quality Control plan
- Leading quality metrics audits and continuous improvement activity on the floor
- Supporting project launch by translating drawings and specifications into clear quality expectations
- Participating in customer and consultant inspections and quality reviews
What makes someone successful here
- You have led people in a manufacturing quality environment not just performed inspections
- You are confident reading engineering drawings and understand GD&T
- You have strong knowledge of mechanical inspection methods tolerances and finishes
- You come from a fabrication heavy environment where precision matters
- You are used to being the person Operations calls when there is a quality issue
- You have worked within ISO 9001 or a structured QMS
- You have used Lean Six Sigma A3 or similar tools to solve repeat issues
- You can use data such as First Pass Yield defect trends and control charts to drive action
Background we are looking for
- 5 or more years in manufacturing quality
- 2 or more years leading or supervising quality teams of multiple inspectors or techs
- Experience in construction related manufacturing automotive aerospace metals glass or engineer to order environments
- Degree in Engineering or Quality is helpful but practical experience is equally valued
Why this role matters
You are a key member of the site leadership team. Your work directly impacts production flow cost customer satisfaction and the reputation of what we build. This is a role for someone who takes ownership and wants to make a visible impact on how a plant performs.
Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical Dental Vision Life Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Leaders in our markets, Apogee delivers distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art.
