Quality Control Manager

Quality Control Manager

Overview:

CAM Industrial Solutions, a leader in industrial services and one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in Canada and the United States, is seeking a high-impact Quality Control Manager to join our dynamic team. At CAM, we believe “good” is never good enough. We aim for excellence in everything we do, and we’re looking for individuals who share that same drive, take pride in their work, and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

If you are passionate about continuous improvement, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and become part of our forward-thinking organization.

Visit us at https://www.camindustrialsolutions.com/.

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of project quality objectives. Reporting administratively to the Project Manager and functionally to the Americas Quality Director, this role leads the implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management Plan, ensures compliance with CAM’s Management System, and oversees quality assurance and control processes across all project phases.

This role is pivotal to maintaining our standards of excellence and supporting the integrity of work performed across the organization.

This position is based in Kingsport, TN, working directly at a client site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as CAM’s primary point of contact for all project-related quality matters.
• Develop, implement, and manage the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Lead and deliver project-wide quality training and inductions.
• Interpret and apply contract quality requirements to inspection, testing, and related activities.
• Ensure strict compliance with CAM’s Document Control practices and Management System.
• Promote awareness and alignment with client-referenced quality standards.
• Identify and report non-conformances, safety-related issues, and quality risks.
• Track and monitor quality metrics including KPIs, NCRs, rework, and defects.
• Collaborate with other discipline managers to integrate quality into all phases of project execution.
• Engage subject matter experts (SMEs) across multiple technical domains including Mechanical, Electrical, Coatings, Instrumentation, and Civil.
• Coordinate with Welding SMEs and third-party agencies on welding procedures and certifications.
• Support supplier evaluations and quality oversight during the procurement process.
• Assign and manage Quality Personnel for inspections, testing, and audit functions.
• Investigate quality trends and implement corrective/preventive actions as needed.
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) prior to implementation.
• Develop and execute project audit schedules; lead formal quality audits.
• Provide performance feedback on subcontractors related to quality compliance.
• Participate in internal and external meetings; lead pre-inspection meetings with subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Provide guidance on documentation strategies to ensure full regulatory and project compliance.
• Review Construction Work Packs and ITPs for quality adherence.
• Develop and oversee surveillance scheduling and execution.
• Facilitate Lessons Learned workshops and ensure findings are documented and shared across the organization.

Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (preferred or required depending on project).
• Relevant inspection or trade certification in one or more of the following: Mechanical, Welding, Coatings, Structural, Electrical, Equipment, or NDT.
• Certified Lead Auditor or equivalent audit experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quality roles, with at least 5 years in site-based construction, engineering, or fabrication environments.
• In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards, including: API, ASME, AWS, ANSI, ACI, NACE, IEEE, IBC, NBIC, and NEMA.
• Ability to read and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and weld details.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel and Word essential; Access is an asset).
• Experience with Completions Software (Smart Completions, Orbit, AWP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• A flexible, collaborative mindset and a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Previous involvement in Lessons Learned initiatives and Risk Management processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAM Industrial Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class.