Quality Suprerintendent
Description
Self. Made. at RK
At RK, Self. Made. isn’t a tagline, it’s how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.
RK Company Overview
RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.
People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.
With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.
Position Summary
The mission of the Quality Superintendent is to create and drive World Class corporate performance through quality achievement recognized by the accreditations platforms and to ensure all accreditations are registered, documented, achieved, continuously improved, (re)certified and renewed. The role is the inspector is to ensure corporate ISO 9001:2015 quality management system (QMS), AISC certifications, and ASME certifications. The role is responsible to ensure all employees are properly trained on installation practices, corporate processes and procedures, and are prepared to be audited if called upon by the relevant accrediting agency..
Role Responsibilities
- Create and implement on site quality control systems and programs.
- Train employees to meet established standards.
- Responsible for system monitoring, management and accountability to site wide quality systems on the project.
- Responsible for assessing corporate conformance to the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Assist with all inspection and testing services provided by RK.
- Monitor installation activities relating to client expectations of the company.
- Report QMS progress, activities, and observations to Quality Manager.
- Review plans and installation to ensure that it meets building codes, local ordinances and zoning regulations.
- Monitor construction sites/fabrication facilities to ensure overall compliance.
- Use survey instruments, testing equipment, and other systems to ensure that product meets code and requirements.
- Verify alignment, level, and elevation of products.
- Keep daily logs, including photographs taken during inspection.
- Provide written feedback related to the findings.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient/Licensed in all trades
- 10+ years of Construction experience and high level of expertise in steel and hydronic piping.
- Extensive knowledge of code requirements.
- CWI and ICC certifications are preferred.
- iAuditor/FTQ 360/BIM 360 proficient understanding and execution
- Ability to provide indirect supervision and guide team performance
- Strong documentation capabilities, including weld mapping and testing record oversight
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpreting technical specifications
- Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and testing procedures
- Excellent communication and professional writing skills
- Strong conflict management and customer service capabilities
- Intermediate computer proficiency
- Ability to work independently, applying sound judgment in adapting and interpreting standards
- Effective problemsolving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions
- Thorough knowledge of internal and external acceptance criteria
- Ability to selfmanage most assignments and seek guidance only on complex issues
- Competence in calibration execution and documentation
- Experience generating Corrective Action Reports (CAR), conducting root cause analysis (RCA), analyzing quality data, and developing preventive actions
- Active participation in QMS audits and strong familiarity with QMS accreditation requirements
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities for manufacturing and quality issues
- Ability to design, lead, and deliver training programs for internal teams
- Management training experience
- Internal auditor and lead auditor training preferred
- Capability to train and certify personnel across all special processes
- Commitment to attending and adhering to manufacture recommended trainings
Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability
- Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
- Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
- Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
- Work in all types of weather.
- Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
- Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.
What Sets RK Industries Apart
- Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
- Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
- Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law