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Quality Manager role owning the Premium Products quality system and external certifications for vacuum induction melted and remelted steel products at Ellwood Quality Steels, a family-owned, world-leading specialty steel ingot manufacturer. You’ll lead QA personnel, run audits/corrective actions, and act as the management representative for the Premium Products QMS. Standout perk: competitive compensation with profit sharing and strong benefits/401(k) match.
Key skills
Quality Management System (QMS) maintenanceQA/QC in metals manufacturingVAR/ESR (remelted products) experienceInternal and external auditsCorrective actions (CAPA)Quality assurance manual ownershipCertified test report review and sign-offPeople management (QA personnel)Technical Bachelor of Science degreeValid driver's license and travel readiness
Salary not listed — comparable US Quality Manager roles in specialty metals manufacturing typically pay around $90k–$130k depending on experience and scope.
You'll thrive here if you’re a hands-on QA/QC leader with remelted metals experience who can run audits, drive corrective actions, and work effectively with teams at all levels.
Why apply
- Profit Sharing eligibility
- Excellent 401(k) employer match
- Health, dental, vision benefits
Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in the steelmaking industry?
Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career. Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.
What You'll Do:
What You'll Need:
EQS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/ Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Join us! We are looking for the best-those who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow with our organization, personally and professionally!
About the Position:
The Premium Products Quality Manager position is responsible for maintaining the EQS quality system and external quality certifications for premium products that involve vacuum induction melted and remelting processes.
About Ellwood Quality Steels:
- Family-owned business with long-range vision.
- The world leader in the production of high quality carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel ingot.
- Unmatched commitment to our customers.
- Emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and problem solving.
- Continual investment in our people, process, and equipment.
- Highly trained workforce, state-of-the-art equipment and methodology.
- A manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence.
- www.ellwoodqualitysteels.com
Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career. Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.
What You'll Get:
- Competitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing
- 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match
- Excellent health care, dental and vision plans
- Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
What You'll Do:
- Maintains the EQS quality system for premium products and external quality certifications
- Maintains the quality assurance manual for premium products.
- Responsible for internal/external audits and corrective actions.
- Responsible for reviewing and signing certified test reports.
- Assists other departments with quality system development.
- Manages the personnel in Quality Assurance personnel involved with premium products.
- Management Representative with responsibility and authority for oversight of:
- Ensuring the Premium Products Quality Management System (QMS) conforms to all applicable requirements
- Ensuring that processes deliver intended results
- Reporting on the performance of the Premium Products QMS to top management
- Ensuring the promotion of customer focus
- Ensuring the integrity of the Premium Products QMS
- Travel (local, national and international) as required.
- Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules.
- Must have ability and desire to work with others.
- Meets attendance requirements.
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor of Science in a technical field
- Minimum five (5) years QA/QC experience, preferably in the metals manufacturing industry dealing with remelted (VAR/ESR) products.
- Required to have an active and valid driver's license, or the ability to travel and commute as required, and comply with the Motor Vehicle Safety Program.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Active and valid driver's license.
- Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to safety
EQS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/ Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.