Quality Manager - Off-Site Manufacturing

Quality Manager – Off-Site Manufacturing Prefab Facility

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

Atkore/Unistrut Construction is currently searching for a Quality Manager at our Phoenix, AZ prefab facility.  The Quality Manager reports to the site Operations Manager. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, formulating corrective and preventive measures, and working to implement those actions to improve quality levels and customer compliance. The individual will serve as a change agent and represent the Quality function on assigned project teams.

What you'll do:

• Be a leader in the Quality department by being accountable for the site’s quality, safety, delivery, and cost.
• Leads team of quality technicians and work cross-functionally with production management to drive quality improvements.
• Performs and documents customer complaint root cause investigations.
• Performs and documents root cause investigations related to product and component rejections.
• Generates and maintains Quality System documentation and ensures customer compliance.
• Create, manage, and maintain quality specification processes for all projects.
• Presents quality data with analysis to the management team.
• Supports Production personnel by communicating and resolving process and material related quality issues.
• Supports Facility cost reductions and process improvement projects utilizing various Quality tools such as FMEA, process capability, Gage R&R, SPC, pareto analysis and other six sigma/lean tools.
• Performs periodic internal audits of the Quality System to ensure that it is effectively established and maintained in compliance with customer requirements.
• Coordinates with the supervisors to develop and conduct training on quality standards, measurement devices, quality alerts, procedure changes, etc.
• Assists in process improvement efforts by working with supervisors to identify, implement and validate process changes.
• Review and adhere to job specification, requirements and ensure all builds comply accordingly.
• Reviews Certificates of Conformance as needed.
• Writes protocols and performs validations of new/improved build and processes.
• Has the ability to read blueprints and fly 3D Design Model.
• Participates in Lean Manufacturing and as well as facility initiatives.

 What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or equivalent along with a minimum of five (3) years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, gauging and measuring techniques.
• Excellent communication skills within all levels of the organizations.
• Experience managing teams which support and drive company values and initiatives from a leadership level.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and software.
• Proficiency in Navisworks Manage, Revit, Inventor preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Packages.

 Within 3 Months, You’ll:

• Build relationships with Operations, Production, Engineering, project teams, and the quality technicians.
• Learn facility processes, project specifications, customer requirements, and the existing Quality Management System.
• Establish baseline metrics for complaints, rejections, nonconformances, rework, and corrective actions.
• Present a prioritized quality improvement plan addressing immediate compliance, process, and training gaps.

Within 6 Months, You’ll:

• Assume ownership of the quality function and establish clear expectations for inspections, documentation, and issue escalation.
• Standardize project quality plans, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and customer compliance records.
• Implement regular quality performance reviews, internal audits, and employee training.
• Lead and validate measurable process improvements using appropriate Lean, Six Sigma, and quality tools.

Within 12 Months, You’ll:

• Establish a sustainable, data-driven Quality Management System that supports safety, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate measurable improvement in complaints, rework, rejections, nonconformances, corrective-action closure, and audit findings.
• Develop a proactive quality culture through team coaching, cross-training, preventive controls, and lessons learned.
• Deliver an annual quality review summarizing performance, completed improvements, remaining risks, and priorities for the following year.

Atkore is a seven-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $104,000 - $143,000.  Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time.  Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include: 

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.