Quality Control Manager

Who We Are:

Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions, offering best-in-class design, engineering and project management seamlessly integrated into our clients’ processes. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projects across 72 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports & recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildings and warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations including our two manufacturing facilities, located in Texas and Spain, utilize cutting-edge technology, including robotics and automation, to ensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry. 

Allied Culture: 

At Allied, we believe great service matters from the start and finish of everything we do.  Going the distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members.  They are our most important asset.  We invest in their continuous development, and recognize their contribution to our success.  

Great work starts with creating great work environments, promoting collaboration for a team dedicated to creating value worldwide.  The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience.  Our culture is open, accessible, adaptive and flexible, offering work-life balance, and empowering our people, because everyone’s voice matters.  We promote “we” over “me” and solutions oriented creative thinking.  It’s the Allied way.

Job Summary: 

The Quality Control Manager will lead quality assurance and control at the McGregor, TX fabrication facility, ensuring structural steel, PEMB, and cladding products meet rigorous standards. This role involves collaborating with production teams, other company facilities, and outsourcing partners to support high-quality, scalable operations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader with strong quality management expertise, team leadership skills, and the ability to uphold standards through effective budgeting, reporting, and process oversight in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team, providing training, performance evaluations, and fostering a culture of precision, safety, and continuous improvement as production and product offerings scale.
• Oversee quality dossier management and ensure full traceability of materials, processes, and finished products, maintaining detailed documentation of inspections, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
• Manage materials reception processes, verifying specifications, dimensions, surface quality, and certificates, while addressing non-conformities to uphold standards.
• Conduct and supervise internal inspections, including dimensional control, visual inspections, and non-destructive testing (NDT) such as magnetic particle (MP) and ultrasonic testing (UT), ensuring compliance with client and industry requirements.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, logistics, and outsourcing partners (including occasional travel) to align quality standards, share best practices, and integrate quality checks into fabrication workflows.
• Contract and schedule third-party vendors for in-shop and in-field quality assessments, ensuring timely and effective support for production needs.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (e.g., defect rates, inspection pass rates, corrective action closure times), delivering weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as implementing lean quality practices and advanced inspection technologies, and document their impact in departmental reports.
• Manage the department budget, including inspection tools, certifications, and contracted services, preparing justifications for changes in workforce or scope.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and company safety policies, including the proper use of PPE, participation in training, and prompt reporting of hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering/Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of proven experience in quality management or supervisory roles within manufacturing, structural steel, or heavy industrial environments, with hands-on expertise in quality assurance and control processes, including dossier management, material reception, internal inspections, and traceability.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct supervisory or managerial experience leading a team of quality professionals.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CQM, CQE, Six Sigma) are a plus.
• Strong leadership abilities to manage a small, growing team, including hiring, training, and conflict resolution, with experience collaborating with other quality units.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management, developing business cases for workforce or scope changes, and departmental reporting for quality operations.
• In-depth knowledge of quality control techniques, including dimensional control, NDT (VI, MP, UT), and paint inspection processes relevant to structural steel and PEMB fabrication.
• Proficiency in quality management software (e.g., QMS tools like MasterControl, Qualio, or similar) and data analysis tools for generating accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to coordinate with local teams, manage third-party vendors for in-shop and in-field services, and liaise with other company facilities and outsourcing partners.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at the McGregor, TX facility, with flexibility for occasional travel to other company facilities or outsourcing partners for coordination and quality alignment.
• Proactive mindset committed to precision, safety, and operational excellence in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English/Spanish to interpret/follow safety guidelines and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to [e.g., 50 pounds] regularly.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions common to a manufacturing facility (e.g., varying temperatures, noise levels, potential for dust/debris, wet floors).
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating equipment and handling supplies.

Work Schedule: 

• Standard day shift, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, with flexibility to support production needs.

Benefits: 

• Allied employees will be eligible for the Allied benefit package 1st day of the month following 60 days. 

Allied Steel Buildings and Allied Fabricators L.L.C. is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from drugs, discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.​