Fabrication Quality Control Manager

Job Title: Fabrication QC Manager

Employment Type: Direct-Hire

Salary: $88,000–$120,000 base (flexible based on experience) discretionary annual bonus

Location: Long Beach, MS (Fabrication Shop)

Travel: 0–5% to local job sites or office locations

Relocation Assistance: Available if needed

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Fabrication QC Manager to join a leading MEP energy construction company. This role requires expertise in pipe fabrication and industrial/process piping. The Fabrication QC Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of quality control and assurance within the Fabrication Business Units, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment while meeting industry and project quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, procedures, and inspection instructions aligned with industry regulations, customer requirements, and organizational goals.
• Conduct daily inspections of machinery, equipment, and work conditions; prepare reports with recommendations for corrective actions; maintain training and welder continuity records.
• Test, certify, and schedule welders, welding procedures, and contract NDE inspections as required.
• Review RFQs, assist estimating teams with bid requirements, and compile estimates for management gate review.
• Lead or support quality improvement initiatives, using data analysis, root cause analysis, KPIs, and statistical techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.
• Analyze quality data and metrics, prepare reports, and provide actionable insights for strategic planning.
• Perform and document in-process verifications/inspections for piping, plumbing, and sheet metal fabrication, ensuring compliance with project, client, code, and design specifications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with estimating, engineering, project planning, and fabrication teams to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and support new product solutions.
• Mentor and train junior QC professionals, promoting a culture of quality, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare project turnover packages and manage multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• 5–10 years of relevant experience, including fabrication, cost estimating, and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with materials, specifications, pipe fabrication methods, and process piping unit rates (e.g., ’73 Price Book, Page & Nations).
• Experience compiling estimates for management review and using KPIs to measure performance factors.
• Modular estimating experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• ERP system experience (Stratus a plus)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• CWI certification preferred
• ASNT Level 2 certification in ASME B31 piping

Work Environment

This position operates primarily within a fabrication shop and office environment and may include exposure to industrial work settings, including equipment, welding operations, and fabrication processes.

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects skilled professionals with leading organizations across the United States. Our team is dedicated to helping candidates find opportunities that align with their expertise, career goals, and long-term professional growth while providing personalized support throughout the hiring process.