Quality Assurance Manager en American Crane & Equipment Corporation

NOW HIRING: Quality Assurance Manager

Full-time – Monday – Friday | On-site in Douglassville, PA

Ready to lead quality excellence in a high-performing manufacturing environment?

American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead our Quality Control Department and ensure strict compliance with NQA-1, ASME, AWS, and other applicable codes and regulations.

The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee Weld Inspectors, NDE Inspectors, and related quality staff while managing critical quality programs – including calibration, material testing, and inspector qualification. You’ll serve as a leader, project manager, and technical expert driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Department: Quality

Location: 531 Old Swede Road – Douglassville, PA 19518

Schedule: Full-time hours | Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm | Overtime as needed

Compensation: Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications

Why Join Our Team?

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage Weld Inspectors, NDE Inspectors, and quality staff.
• Oversee programs including calibration, material testing, inspector qualification, and continuity.
• Lead Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) activities for safety-related applications.
• Provide technical expertise on welding and NDE, aligning with AWS D1.1, D1.6, D14.1 standards.
• Support and conduct internal/external audits, surveillances, and inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to integrate quality into design, procurement, and production.
• Analyze trends, lead CAPA initiatives, and promote continuous improvement across departments.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field (preferred).
• 10+ years of quality experience in custom manufacturing or project-based industries.
• Leadership experience managing quality teams in regulated environments.
• Hands-on welding and weld inspection background in industrial manufacturing.
• Nuclear industry experience with NQA-1 programs (required).
• Strong NDE background; Level II+ certification in UT, RT, MT, or PT (preferred).
• Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Integrity, ethical conduct, and strong commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities.
• Organizational skills, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Proactive, resilient, and solutions-driven mindset.

Work Environment

This role involves both office and manufacturing environments, with regular exposure to fabrication and inspection areas. Occasional travel to supplier or customer sites may be required. Safety protocols and PPE provided.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, education, market data, etc
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Wellness plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Holidays – paid time off
• Overtime opportunities & more!

At ACECO, GRIT Matters. We put perseverance, heart, and integrity into everything we do. Join a team where your contributions matter, and where growth, empowerment, and safety are top priorities. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Experience is Everything: Our team is built on the foundation of expertise and dedication. With an average tenure of 10 years, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project, ensuring top-notch results for our customers.

Low Turnover, High Satisfaction: We prioritize creating a positive work environment where people can thrive. That's why our turnover rate is less than 10%, a testament to our commitment to our team members. Here, you can count on the support of your co-workers. 

When you join American Crane & Equipment Corporation, you're not just getting a job – you're becoming part of a HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM. We believe in supporting our team members, fostering growth, and providing opportunities for advancement.

READY TO APPLY?

• Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

About American Crane & Equipment Corporation:

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is a second generation, women-owned company and for more than 50 years, has been a trusted innovator of high-quality specialty lifting equipment. As a leading manufacturer of cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment, along with a variety of parts and components for standard, custom, and nuclear applications, we're committed to high quality products and customer satisfaction in an industry where there is no room for mistakes. 

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.

The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.