QA Manager
ConfidentialFADING WEST - "We build community" Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream. CORE VALUES We Care for People We Keep Our Promises We Hate Waste We Love Challenges We Simplify & Standardize We Excel & Outperform OUR CULTURE Strong Work Ethic, Fun, Learning, and Humility Fading West employees : do not need to be managed consistently impress the team with their insights and output are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously have a passion for the company’s success without ego or pride in ownership are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development Problem-Solving in a Challenging, Changing, and Flexible Organization Fading West employees : Challenge the norms and think outside the box enjoy the excitement of figuring out the “how” that accomplishes the “what” we are trying to achieve Manage Complexity and Simplify Systems Fading West employees : enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity Strategic Visionary Thinking Fading West employees : Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk Relationships and Mission Fading West employees : Place a high value on relationships Are discerning, highly relational, people connectors Promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement Are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued Believe diversity drives innovation POSITION SUMMARY The Quality Assurance Manager develops, implements, and manages the quality assurance program for Fading West Building Systems. This role oversees inspections, testing, documentation, and corrective action throughout the modular home manufacturing process to ensure products meet company standards, approved plans and specifications, customer expectations, and applicable requirements. The Quality Assurance Manager leads and develops quality personnel and works proactively with production, engineering, supply chain, and factory leadership to prevent defects, strengthen processes, and support continuous improvement. The role maintains independent quality oversight while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality products. Responsibilities Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s quality assurance program, standards, procedures, and inspection protocols. Lead, coach, and develop quality inspectors and other quality personnel; establish clear expectations, priorities, and accountability. Establish quality goals, performance indicators, inspection checkpoints, and reporting practices across the manufacturing process. Promote a proactive quality culture focused on prevention, consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee inspections and testing of incoming materials, components, subassemblies, in-process work, and finished products. Ensure work is evaluated against approved drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes or standards. Review inspection results and determine appropriate disposition of nonconforming materials or work, including approval, rejection, rework, or escalation. Ensure quality concerns are documented, communicated promptly, and resolved before they affect downstream production or customer delivery. Lead or coordinate root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and verification of action effectiveness. Identify recurring defects, process ga…