Quality Manager

WE ARE GROWING!  COME JOIN A NEW TEAM IN OUR NEW LOCATION IN CLINTON, IL.

Meyer Utility Structures is currently looking to hire a Quality Manager to join our new manufacturing facility in Clinton, IL. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the quality function to include inspection, procedural documentation, and all other related sub-functions.

Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today’s transmission industry standards and specifications.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the site Quality Subject Matter Expert and govern the Meyer Quality System
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; employee and process accountability; addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the policies and applicable laws
• Identify and lead process improvement activities to reduce cost of poor-quality issues
• Ensure vendors and suppliers adhere to Meyer Quality System processes and procedures
• Influence operations to ensure customer’s design criteria are properly understood and efficiently produced
• Identify production quality risk and performance gaps
• Identify and develop process improvement projects, training plans, and quality alerts necessary to develop, coach, motivate, counsel employees regarding quality functions, tools, and philosophies for all production and shipping processes
• Use Lean tools and analytical methods to achieve effective root cause analysis, problem solving, and sustainable corrective action
• Plan, prepare, conduct, and present internal quality audits, improvements, and reports
• Prepare for and plan third-party audits as needed
• Identify, manage, and support field operations as needed
• Work with departments and across shifts to ensure Quality Management System adherence
• Lead trial runs on new product line releases
• Develop and recommend procedures to improve quality standards, process controls, inspection methods, and standard repairs 
• Create and maintain quality documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in line with industry standards 
• Review statistical data from the production line to identify and eliminate quality problems 
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and company departments to resolve quality problems.
• Perform other duties as requested

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an engineering focus preferred
• Certified Welding Inspector - AWS D1.1
• 5+ years of Quality experience in industrial metal fabrication
• Experience with AISC quality systems
• Level II inspection experience in UT, MT and VT preferred
• Direct experience in team facilitation and group leadership
• Knowledge of welding procedures and qualifications
• Experience in key performance indicator management and developing leading indicators
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills
• Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills; ability to work with others efficiently and effectively both one-on-one and as a part of a team/group
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Compensation and Benefits:

Meyer Utility Structures is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities 
• Salary Range $81,620 to $106,000/Commensurate with Experience

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