Quality Control Manager

Description

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we build high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is rapidly growing and revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Manager to lead and oversee the company’s QC program across both manufacturing facilities in Sedro-Woolley and Everett. The QC Manager is responsible for developing scalable inspection and quality control processes, ensuring compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.2, AISC, and other applicable standards, and fostering a culture of high ethics and continuous improvement.

This role directly supervises the QC Supervisors and the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and serves as the senior leader for all inspection activities at Dogwood. The QC Manager will work closely with production, engineering, and project management teams, as well as with the Quality Management System (QMS) Manager, who serves as a peer focused on system-level quality management systems and process documentation.

The QC Manager will play a critical role in building Dogwood’s long-term QC foundation and ensuring consistent execution of quality standards company-wide.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the QC Supervisors and CWI, setting expectations, providing training, and ensuring accountability for quality performance
• Develop, refine, and implement scalable QC processes, procedures, and inspection plans to meet Dogwood’s current and future production needs
• Ensure consistent compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.2, AISC, customer requirements, and Dogwood’s internal quality standards
• Drive root cause analysis and lead corrective action processes to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence
• Partner with production and engineering to proactively identify risks and implement solutions that reduce defects and rework
• Represent Dogwood in customer and third-party inspections, audits, and certifications related to QC
• Maintain and oversee the proper use of quality records, inspection reports, weld maps, NCRs, and other documentation
• Ensure training and certification of welders and inspectors, including oversight of welder qualification testing through the CWI
• Champion high ethical standards and quality-first culture within the production teams
• Monitor key quality metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

 Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in quality control within a steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.2, AISC standards, weld inspection, and heavy manufacturing QC best practices
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage personnel, and build a scalable QC program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience developing and maintaining quality management systems (QMS) a plus
• Experience working in an ERP/MRP system is a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
This position requires moderate physical activity in a manufacturing and office environment. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently seated at a computer desk, utilizing a phone, and participating in meetings with colleagues. Walking extended distances from location to location in the factory complex and meeting with people in noisy or congested areas will be a common occurrence. The employee must be able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift 40 pounds of weight throughout assigned workday if required. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. 

Compensation

$90,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years.
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Application Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Location

This is an onsite position at the either Dogwood Factory location at 3200 35th Ave NE, Everett, WA 98201 or 500 Metcalf Building M, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284. This role is based at a physical location, and in-person attendance is required. This is a full time position.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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Salary : $90,000 - $120,000