Job Description

Quality Director - Metallurgical & Alloy Operations

Position Summary

We're seeking a highly experienced Quality Director to lead quality assurance, metallurgical testing, and process control for our heavy industrial alloy operations. You will oversee both lab and production quality systems, manage staff, own budget responsibility, and ensure our products meet stringent alloy, ASTM, and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and grow the metallurgical laboratory team, including testing, process validation, destructive & non-destructive testing (NDT), and standardization. Define, own, and continuously improve quality systems covering ISO 9001, ISO/ASTM alloy standards, internal audits, and related compliance programs. Oversee material qualification, alloy certification, and process control labs, including heat-treat, metallography, mechanical testing. Drive root cause investigations, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and advanced analytics for alloy processes. Lead supplier quality programs in metals/alloys, audit suppliers, ensure traceability and material certification. Partner with operations, engineering, and R&D to ensure quality is embedded from design through production. Manage departmental budget, capital plans, quality investments, and performance metrics (KPIs). Ensure readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (experience with metals/alloys)

Minimum 5 years

managing QC/QA teams in a heavy manufacturing or alloy/metals environment, with lab management & budgeting responsibility Hands-on experience in

metallurgical lab work

Deep knowledge of

metal standards

(ASTM, SAE, ISO, etc.) and alloy process control Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 (required) Strong background in quality tools (FMEA, SPC, CAPA, root cause analysis) Experience with thermal and metallurgical processes: heat-treating, annealing, casting, forging, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in

IATF 16949, AS9100

, Experience with customer & material specification audits Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Outlook, Excel and Word).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary: (based on experience)

Location & Travel

Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with travel to manufacturing sites and supplier locations two times a year

Benefits include:

401(k) plan Retirement plan Vacation Paid holidays Insurance: + Health
+ Vision
+ Dental
+ Disability Insurance
- Short Term
- Long Term
+ Life Insurance
- Employee
- Dependent

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and background screening.



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About the Company:

PMX Industries is the leading supplier of high quality copper and copper alloys in North America.



Since our founding, we have been committed to continually improving our safety and environmental performance through ongoing training and new technology. Safety is a top priority. PMX employees also have an active recycling program of metals, cardboard, plastic, and paper. We believe there are direct links between worker safety, quality systems, environmental performance, and economic success.



Business is conducted in accordance with company policies which are based on respect and accountability. PMX has earned a reputation for integrity and consistently meeting high standards. We support our communities and strive to be good neighbors. We know that business success begins with our employees!



We go far beyond simple compliance with federal and state regulations. We are dedicated to creating value for all that we serve.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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