Job Description:Job Posting Title: Quality Manager
Location: Huron SD
Reports to: Director of Quality
Job Description SummaryTerex Utilities is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives at our Huron facility. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality across welding and machine shop operations, maintaining compliance with internal standards and industry requirements, and driving a culture of quality and accountability. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in welding and machining processes, along with proven leadership in a manufacturing quality environment.
What you'll do:- Lead and manage all quality functions for the Huron facility, including welding, machining, fabrication, and assembly operations
- Ensure compliance with Terex quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry codes (AWS, ISO, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with welding quality requirements, including AWS D1.1, welder qualification, WPS adherence, and weld inspection standards
- Oversee machine shop quality through inspection processes, dimensional verification, GD&T interpretation, and process capability monitoring
- Develop and implement quality plans, control plans, inspection methods, and control strategies for manufacturing processes
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) for quality issues, including weld defects and machining nonconformances
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality (COPQ)
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve product quality and process capability
- Lead internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits
- Develop, coach, and lead the quality team, including inspectors, technicians, and engineers
- Monitor and report key quality metrics such as first-pass yield, defect rates, and customer complaints
- Ensure proper calibration of inspection equipment and adherence to measurement system standards
What you'll bring:Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of welding processes and AWS D1.1 standards
- Experience with machine shop quality, including inspection techniques, GD&T, and precision measurement tools
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred Qualifications- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent welding certification
- Experience in heavy equipment, utility equipment, or truck body manufacturing
- Certification in Quality (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management Systems
- Experience with robotic welding and automated machining processes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong expertise in welding and machining quality systems and processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and weld symbols
- Effective leadership and team development skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in quality tools (FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA)
Work Environment- Manufacturing environment with exposure to welding, machining, and assembly operations
- Regular presence on the shop floor required
- Use of PPE including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, and other required equipment
Travel Requirements- Minimal travel; occasional travel may be required for supplier visits, training, or audits
Salary: The salary range for this position is $108,000 to $125,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
