Quality Control Supervisor | Sedro-Woolley, WA

About the position

The QC Supervisor at Dogwood Industries is a hands-on leader responsible for providing on-the-floor supervision and guidance to the Quality Inspectors and ensuring production work meets Dogwood's quality expectations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high manufacturing standards and upholding a strong quality-first culture across fabrication, assembly, and all production activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, ethical, and thrives in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment. This person works closely with Production, Engineering, Design, and Projects teams to ensure inspections are effective, quality issues are addressed promptly, and processes are being followed and continuously improved.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the day-to-day activities of Quality Inspectors at assigned factory
• Oversee in-process and final inspections to ensure work conforms to internal standards and customer requirements
• Maintain accurate inspection records, including weld maps, NCRs, and other required documentation
• Partner with Production to troubleshoot quality issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support third-party inspectors, customer visits, and internal quality audits with direction from the Quality Manager
• Promote a high standard of quality and professionalism across inspection activities
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics and escalate recurring issues to leadership
• Assist in the development and implementation of standardized inspection processes and scalable quality control procedures
• Train and mentor new inspectors, ensuring consistent inspection techniques and understanding of quality expectations
• Support the qualification and certification process for welders and inspectors in collaboration with the CWI
• Ensure consistent compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.2, AISC, customer requirements, and Dogwood’s internal quality standards
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe inspection work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in quality control within steel fabrication or industrial manufacturing
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues rationally and make informed decisions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of integrity and ethical decision-making
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality control documentation systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Nice-to-haves

• Versed in AWS D1.1/D1.2 and drawing standards
• Experience developing and maintaining quality management systems (QMS)
• Experience working in an ERP/MRP system

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program