Senior On-Floor Quality Inspector

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects, delivering specialized expertise, professional installation, and reliable service to commercial, institutional, and multi-family markets.

As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a leading construction materials distribution company, UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset. Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ team members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. Following the acquisition of FBM by Lowe’s, the organization continues to invest in forward-thinking talent to support national growth and enhance customer experience.

Position Overview

At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), the Senior On-Floor Quality Inspector is responsible for real-time quality enforcement within hollow metal door and frame manufacturing. This hands-on, production-embedded role focuses on detecting, containing, and resolving nonconformances at the source to prevent defects from reaching customers.

Operating with a high degree of independence, this position partners with production, engineering, and maintenance to drive immediate corrective actions, reduce rework and scrap, and standardize quality expectations across all shifts. Success is measured by a zero-defect escape mindset, rapid issue resolution, and measurable improvements in product quality and operational performance.

• Conduct continuous floor audits across all production areas, including forming, welding, assembly, and finishing
• Perform in-process inspections to verify dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and surface conditions
• Ensure compliance with shop drawings, order requirements, and customer specifications

• Stop production when quality risks are identified
• Establish and manage quarantine areas for nonconforming materials
• Determine defect disposition, including rework, scrap, or use-as-is, and prevent downstream impact

• Interpret drawings using GD&T and verify critical tolerances and alignments
• Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to confirm product conformance
• Validate frame squareness, door flatness, and hardware alignment

• Inspect weld quality, including penetration, porosity, and finish, to ensure compliance with standards
• Verify material integrity, gauge compliance, and forming quality
• Partner with production teams to improve consistency and throughput

• Lead rapid root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement and validate corrective actions
• Drive reductions in scrap, rework, and recurring defects

• Document nonconformances in SAP S/4HANA
• Support traceability, quality notifications, and performance reporting
• Provide data to support cost of poor quality, yield improvement, and operational metrics

• Ensure compliance with UL, ANSI, SDI, and fire-rated requirements
• Validate hardware preparation and product compatibility
• Serve as the final quality checkpoint prior to shipment

• Define and reinforce visual quality standards and inspection criteria
• Train operators and supervisors on defect identification and quality expectations
• Promote consistency across shifts, cells, and facilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing and corporate objectives

• 5–10+ years of experience in hollow metal door and frame manufacturing
• Hands-on experience in shop floor production, quality inspection, or quality engineering
• Strong background in welding and sheet metal fabrication
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing tolerances
• Understanding of door and frame construction and hardware preparation requirements
• Proven ability to make independent decisions and stop production when necessary
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Experience in custom or engineer-to-order manufacturing environments
• Exposure to SAP quality modules and high-mix, low-volume production
• Certifications such as AWS (welding) or ASQ (quality)

• Base: $62.00 - $80.00 per hour
• Bonus: Performance-based (tied to quality and operational metrics)
• Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $120,000 - $160,000
• Equity: This role is not eligible for equity opportunities, awards, or grants

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans with leading national providers
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) plan with generous company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unified Door and Hardware Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.