Quality Manager in Pocahontas

Date Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2025

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Job Description

Quality Manager – Hydraulics & Manufacturing

Seeking Quality Manager with a mechanical engineering background to lead quality initiatives within a high-performance manufacturing environment. Responsibilities

  • Lead quality assurance and control processes for welded assemblies, hydraulic systems, and cylinder products
  • Oversee prototype builds and support R&D with quality input
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective action planning to resolve quality issues
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams on problem-solving initiatives
  • Manage quality projects from start to finish, ensuring standards and timelines are met
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and compliance systems
  • Provide hands-on leadership on the shop floor, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in hydraulics, welded assemblies, and cylinders
  • Welding background beneficial
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly
  • Project management experience, including leading cross-functional teams
  • Skilled in problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools

For more manufacturing jobs reach out to tonya.grimes@gogpac.com

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.