Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed quality assurance and quality control across complex, project-driven industrial engineering and installation programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 and client-specific requirements.
• Ensure quality policies, procedures, and controls are aligned with operational and project execution needs.
• Maintain consistency of quality standards across multiple sites and project locations.
• Embed quality requirements into project execution plans, schedules, and work methodologies.
• Develop and oversee project-specific Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and checklists.
• Monitor quality performance across engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistics, and installation activities.
• Conduct site inspections and quality surveillance to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), including investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify systemic quality risks and drive proactive mitigation strategies.
• Lead lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
• Act as the primary quality point of contact for clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and auditors.
• Support client quality audits, inspections, and reviews.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Project Managers, Site Managers, and Supervisors on quality requirements.
• Support supplier and subcontractor qualification, audits, and performance assessments.
• Ensure quality requirements are clearly defined in procurement and subcontract documents.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and address issues impacting project delivery.
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits and support external certification and client audits.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation.
• Track and report quality KPIs, trends, and performance metrics to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in Quality Management within industrial engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting site-based and execution-heavy projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and project quality requirements.
• Experience working across multiple projects and locations.
• Strong understanding of industrial installation, fabrication, and commissioning processes.
• Experience developing and implementing Quality Plans and ITPs.
• Proficiency with quality management systems, auditing techniques, and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Delivery-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence site teams and embed quality culture in fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable balancing compliance with operational delivery demands.
• Travel Required: 100%

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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