Full-Time

Fabrication Quality Manager

Posted on 10/4/2025

thyssenkrupp

thyssenkrupp

10,001+ employees

Diversified industrial conglomerate—steel, components, marine systems

No salary listed

Rock Hill, SC, USA

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Category
Process Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance/Control
  • Experience in TQM, ISO/QS 9000 ISO Assessor Certification, SPC
  • Understanding of multiple fabrication services and disciplines
  • Travel required to OSP/OEM Sites
  • Experience in auditing processes and processors
  • Meets TKMNA employee attributes and competencies
Responsibilities
  • Create, implement, and maintain the Fabrication Department’s Quality Program.
  • Develop and manage the Quality Manual specifically for Outside Processors (OSP).
  • Ensure documentation aligns with OEM requirements and industry standards (e.g., ISO, AS, or TS) standards where applicable.
  • Manage onboarding and qualification of new OSPs from a quality perspective.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between OEM and OSP quality departments.
  • Conduct regular OSP quality audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Maintain and report OSP performance using scorecards and KPIs.
  • Oversee and manage the First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
  • Lead and coordinate 8D and corrective action processes with OSPs and internal teams.
  • Manage the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for new and existing products.
  • Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Supervise inspection activities for fabricated components and assemblies.
  • Ensure calibration and certification of inspection tools and equipment.
  • Support internal and external audits, including OEM, OSP and regulatory inspections.
  • Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive improvement initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of quality and accountability throughout the fabrication team.
  • Train and mentor staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • ASQ certification
  • ISO Lead Assessor Certification
  • 5 years plus Quality Assurance/Control experience.
  • 3 years management experience, leadership and team building training
  • Training in strategic planning and motivation

Thyssenkrupp is an industrial engineering and steel production group that manufactures automotive components, builds naval vessels, and distributes raw materials. The company operates by integrating large-scale steel manufacturing with specialized engineering to create custom parts, such as steering systems and submarines, for diverse industrial clients. It differs from competitors by controlling the entire supply chain, from the initial production of raw steel to the assembly of finished mechanical systems. The company’s goal is to provide essential industrial solutions while transitioning to a green economy through investments in hydrogen and sustainable steel production.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Essen, Germany

Founded

1811

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What believers are saying

  • Aceroteca acquisition expands Mexico network amid 3.5M vehicle nearshoring boom.
  • Waves buy strengthens sustainability management in retail division.
  • TKMS 2025 spin-off IPO enables focused pursuit of defense contracts.

What critics are saying

  • ArcelorMittal undercuts Steel Europe prices, capturing automotive share in 12-24 months.
  • EU CBAM imposes €500M costs on Steel Europe starting 2026, forcing shutdowns.
  • US Navy picks Huntington Ingalls, halving TKMS non-EU revenue in 12-24 months.

What makes thyssenkrupp unique

  • Materials Services leads with 380 global locations and advanced stainless steel processing.
  • Decarbon Technologies supplies green hydrogen solutions for European automotive OEMs.
  • TKMS specializes in non-nuclear submarines and naval vessels with 300-year expertise.

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