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Quality Assurance Manager

Sanborn Tube & Fab, a division of Russel Metals Williams Bahcall
Pewaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026

Quality Manager – Sanborn Tube & Fab

Position Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the company’s Quality

Management System (QMS), ensuring all products meet customer specifications and

regulatory requirements. This role drives continuous improvement across manufacturing

processes including tube cutting, laser operations, bending, welding, and finishing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality System Leadership

 Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s QMS (ISO 9001 system)

 Ensure compliance with customer specifications, drawings, and industry standards

 Lead internal and external audits

2. Team Leadership & Development

 Manage Quality Technicians

 Train staff on quality standards, inspection methods, and problem-solving tools

 Establish accountability and performance metrics

3. Inspection & Process Control

 Oversee:

o Incoming material inspections

o In-process inspections (laser, forming, machining)

o Final inspections

 Ensure use of tools like CMM, calipers, micrometers

4. Customer & Supplier Quality

 Act as primary contact for customer quality issues

 Manage complaints, returns, and corrective actions

 Work with suppliers on non-conforming materials and PPAP requirements

5. Continuous Improvement

 Lead root cause analysis (8D, corrective/preventive actions)

 Drive Lean / Six Sigma initiatives

 Reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality

 Maintain company training policy

6. Metrics & Reporting

 Track and report KPIs:

o Scrap rates

o Vendor PPM

o Customer PPM

o On-time delivery (quality-related delays)

 Present findings to leadership with improvement plans

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

 Partner with:

o Operations (production efficiency)

o Engineering (process capability, tolerances)

o Sales (customer requirements and specs)

 Support new product launches and quoting feasibility

Qualifications

Education & Experience

 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (preferred)

 5 years in manufacturing quality (metal fabrication strongly preferred)

 2–5 years in leadership role

Technical Skills

 Strong knowledge of:

o ISO 9001 / QMS systems

o Blueprint reading & GD&T

o PPAP, APQP, FMEA

o Statistical process control (SPC)

 Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Global Shop or similar)

Core Competencies

 Data-driven decision making

 Problem-solving and root cause analysis

 Leadership and team development

 Strong communication with customers and suppliers

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