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Product Quality Manager at Andritz Inc. Product Quality Manager at Andritz Inc. in Alpharetta, Georgia Posted in about 13 hours ago.
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Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. Product Quality Manager ANDRITZ - Alpharetta, Georgia (Hybrid) ANDRITZ is seeking a Product Quality Manager to lead quality execution for fabricated and welded mechanical equipment . This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Project Teams to ensure quality compliance from fabrication start through final delivery . This is a hands-on, industrial quality role focused on fabrication, welding processes, machining, and supplier manufacturing environments. The position emphasizes inspection planning, physical product verification, and supplier quality oversight , rather than software quality assurance or IT testing. Note:
This role is focused on physical product quality in industrial fabrication environments (welding, machining, and heavy equipment) . It does not involve software QA, IT testing, or QA automation. Responsibilities Lead product and project quality execution for fabricated and welded mechanical equipment Develop and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality monitoring strategies for fabrication and assembly processes Support fabrication shops and suppliers with welding quality expectations, inspection readiness, and process controls Partner with Engineering to translate drawings, specifications, and tolerances into executable quality and inspection plans Verify product conformance across fabrication stages (cutting, welding, machining, assembly) Lead root cause analysis, nonconformance resolution, and corrective/preventive actions Conduct and support supplier audits, qualification, and ongoing supplier quality oversight Serve as a technical quality interface with internal teams and external customers Drive continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication, inspection, and supplier performance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master's a plus) Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Project Quality, or Fabrication Quality roles within pulp & paper, power, metals, chemical, or similar heavy industrial environments Hands-on exposure to fabrication and welding environments , with practical familiarity with AWS welding standards (AWS D1-level awareness) Strong working knowledge of machining, surface preparation, and mechanical testing methods Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications and perform dimensional inspections Experience verifying compliance across multiple stages of fabrication and assembly Experience supporting or participating in supplier audits and supplier quality oversight (preferred) Experience with failure analysis, nonconformance resolution, and root cause analysis (RCA) (preferred) Familiarity with pulp & paper or heavy industrial equipment manufacturing is a plus Ability and willingness to travel internationally (occasional travel to Asia and Europe as required) Minimum Required Experience (Resume Must Demonstrate) Experience in fabrication, welding, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments Quality experience tied to physical equipment and manufacturing processes (not software or IT systems) Direct involvement in inspection, fabrication quality, or supplier quality environments Required Skills Working knowledge of fabrication, welding, and industrial shop environments Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and tolerances Experience performing or supporting dimensional inspections and fabrication quality verification Practical awareness of AWS welding standards (D1-level familiarity) Experience supporting fabrication quality, inspection processes, or supplier quality activities Preferred Skills Deeper application of AWS D1.1
/ D1.6 and related welding codes Experience with supplier audits, ITP development, and fabrication quality planning Advanced welding inspection exposure (training and mentorship supported) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID:
19312 Nearest Major Market:
Alpharetta Nearest Secondary Market:
Atlanta
