Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled full-service metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers’ overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.
About the Role
Super Steel is seeking a Quality Manager who brings strong, hands‑on manufacturing quality experience across metal fabrication, welding, assembly, machining, and paint operations. This leader will oversee all quality engineering, inspection, systems management, and customer compliance while driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate has experience managing quality teams, implementing structured quality tools, and elevating quality performance in a fast‑paced heavy‑fabrication environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
· Quality Leadership — Lead and develop Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and Document Control staff.
· Quality Engineering Support— Manage quality engineering activities across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and paint.
· Advanced Quality Tools — Utilize PPAPs, PFMEAs/DFMEAs, QFD, process maps, and PPRs to strengthen quality planning and execution.
· Weld Quality Management — Oversee weld inspection programs, WPS/PQR compliance, welder qualifications, and weld integrity standards.
· Customer & Regulatory Compliance — Ensure adherence to customer specifications, contract requirements, and industry standards.
· Root Cause & Corrective Action — Lead structured problem‑solving using 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and other methodologies.
· Supplier Quality — Manage supplier performance, incoming inspection, and nonconformance resolution.
· Audit Management — Lead internal audits and prepare for customer and third‑party audits.
· Quality Metrics — Track KPIs, analyze trends, and present quality performance to leadership.
· Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to build quality into every stage of production.
Required Qualifications
· 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience; heavy fabrication strongly preferred
· Experience managing quality teams or leading quality functions
· Proficiency with PPAPs, PFMEAs/DFMEAs, QFD, process maps, and structured quality tools
· Strong understanding of welding processes, weld inspection, and WPS/PQR requirements
· Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication standards
· Experience with ISO-based quality systems (ISO-9001 or similar)
· Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
· CWI or CWE certification
· Experience in metal fabrication or OEM manufacturing
· Background implementing or improving quality management systems
· Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and digital quality tools
Benefits
Quality Assurance
Mequon, WI
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