Quality Manager

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Batavia, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. About us … Ellis & Watts Global Industries, Inc. tackles complex engineering challenges with precision and purpose. We design and build components that perform reliably in the world’s most demanding environments – nuclear, medical, and military. Our work doesn’t just meet the highest standards; it defines them. When you join Ellis & Watts, you join a team committed to mission-critical engineering: Nuclear-grade safety, medical-grade quality, and military-grade durability. The Role … The Quality Manager leads the Quality department and its employees, overseeing all activities related to product quality, reliability, and compliance. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems that support the company’s manufacturing and development processes. The Quality Manager ensures that all quality processes and standards meet customer expectations and applicable regulatory, industry, and organizational standards.

Requirements

10+ years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical field
Lead Auditor qualification to NQA-1 strongly preferred
Knowledge of nuclear industry standards, including: 10CFR50 Appendix B 10CFR21 ASME NQA-1 ASME BPVC Sections III and VIII
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
Ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively across departments
Understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably fabrication, including: Welding, cutting, electrical, HVAC, testing, and vendor oversight
Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Prior ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Authorization to work in the United States
On-site position at our Batavia, OH facility
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% annually

Nice To Haves

Lead Auditor qualification to NQA-1 strongly preferred
Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and the Quality Management Systems (QMS) in accordance with applicable regulatory, industry, and organizational standards.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and industry regulations, including nuclear quality requirements and applicable codes and standards.
Provide ownership and oversight of all Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes across the organization.
Lead Quality Control functions, including incoming material inspection, fabrication and welding oversight, NDE/NDT activities, dimensional verification, and product testing.
Direct shop‑floor quality operations, including inspection planning, hold‑point management, test execution, and complete quality documentation throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with welding quality requirements, including welding procedures, welder qualifications, and welded assembly inspections.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure components and assemblies meet design and code requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop the inspection team through daily guidance, performance support, and technical mentorship.
Communicate quality standards and expectations across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
Establish and maintain processes to ensure products meet required quality, functional, safety, and reliability specifications.
Ensure proper material traceability, inspection records, and manufacturing documentation in accordance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Plan, review, and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure compliance with production hold points and critical inspection milestones.
Identify and analyze defects, quality trends, and process issues; implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
Lead the creation, investigation, and closure of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs), including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Manage customer quality expectations and respond to customer quality concerns, nonconformances, and corrective action requests.
Oversee compliance with NQA-1, ISO 9001, and Controlled Goods requirements.
Lead regulatory and certification audits, including NQA-1, ASME, ISO, and others.
Conduct internal audits and maintain readiness for external, customer, and regulatory audits.
Oversee supplier and vendor quality programs, including qualification, surveillance, inspection coordination, and documentation review.
Ensure proper calibration and control of inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
Coordinate and participate in product testing, validation, and acceptance activities.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality awareness, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.