Harmon, Inc.

We are looking for a hands-on Quality Manager who lives on the shop floor and knows how to lead people, solve problems, and prevent defects in a fabrication driven manufacturing environment.

This role owns product quality across fabrication, assembly, and glazing operations. You will lead a team of 5 to 8 Quality Techs and Inspectors and work side by side with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to ensure every component meets drawing, dimensional, and aesthetic requirements before it leaves the facility.

If you have worked in construction related manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, metals, glass, or another precision fabrication environment, this role will feel very familiar.

What you will own

Overall site quality performance across fabrication and assembly
Leadership and daily direction of Quality Techs and Inspectors
Reducing rework, scrap, and nonconformances through strong process control
Ensuring compliance to drawings, tolerances, finishes, and customer specifications
Acting as the primary quality partner to Operations, Engineering, and the Field
Managing and sustaining the site Quality Assurance and Quality Control plan
Leading quality metrics, audits, and continuous improvement activity on the floor
Supporting project launch by translating drawings and specifications into clear quality expectations
Participating in customer and consultant inspections and quality reviews

What makes someone successful here

You have led people in a manufacturing quality environment, not just performed inspections
You are confident reading engineering drawings and understand GD&T
You have strong knowledge of mechanical inspection methods, tolerances, and finishes
You come from a fabrication heavy environment where precision matters
You are used to being the person Operations calls when there is a quality issue
You have worked within ISO 9001 or a structured QMS
You have used Lean, Six Sigma, A3, or similar tools to solve repeat issues
You can use data such as First Pass Yield, defect trends, and control charts to drive action

Background we are looking for

5 or more years in manufacturing quality
2 or more years leading or supervising quality teams of multiple inspectors or techs
Experience in construction related manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, metals, glass, or engineer to order environments
Degree in Engineering or Quality is helpful but practical experience is equally valued

Why this role matters

You are a key member of the site leadership team. Your work directly impacts production flow, cost, customer satisfaction, and the reputation of what we build. This is a role for someone who takes ownership and wants to make a visible impact on how a plant performs.

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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