QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary

We're seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee quality assurance and control operations on-site in Washington, PA. In this hands-on role, you'll ensure products meet the highest standards and comply with industry regulations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, deep process knowledge, and experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS). If you're passionate about quality and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and maintain the plants quality management system in accordance with ISO standards or other relevant certifications
• Supervise quality control inspectors and technicians, providing training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Inspect materials, components, and finished products using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, weld inspections)
• Establish and enforce quality procedures, standards, and specifications throughout the production process
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes (RCA, 8D, or similar methodologies)
• Maintain documentation and quality records, including inspection reports, test data, and calibration logs
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements
• Conduct internal and external audits; coordinate customer and regulatory inspections
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, rework, scrap rates) and prepare reports for management
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in all quality-related activities

What you will bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of quality control/assurance experience in metal fabrication or a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of metalworking processes including welding, cutting, forming, and machining
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AWS, ASME)
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $101,400 - $120,100 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.