FREDERICKS - Quality Control - Quality Control Lead

CCI•New Iberia, LA

About The Position

The Quality Control Lead oversees day-to-day product inspection activities to ensure machined components meet customer, drawing, and specification requirements. The role performs inspections, assigns and prioritizes workloads for Quality Control Inspectors, manages customer deviations, and coordinates external quality-related services. It supports consistent product quality, timely inspection, and effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders. The position reports to the Operation Manager(s) for Job Shop and Sub Sea and may have Quality Control Inspectors as direct reports; reporting relationships may vary based on business and operational needs. The role also follows established procedures for system changes and maintains accurate, current, and complete documentation of systems, configurations, processes, and dependencies. It may create purchase orders and coordinate outside services but does not independently approve pricing, contracts, or purchasing commitments. Financial, contractual, and scheduling decisions require approval by authorized management in accordance with Company policy. Work is performed primarily in an office and manufacturing environment. Variable temperatures, noise, dust, or other industrial conditions may occur, with occasional outdoor exposure. Work schedules may vary with operational demands, and occasional extended hours may be required.

Requirements

Experience inspecting machined components.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong understanding of inspection methods, measurement techniques, and quality control processes.
Ability to read and interpret GD&T and customer specifications.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing correspondence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality record systems.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, walk through manufacturing areas and access production workspaces, and use hands and fingers for computer work, document handling, and filing.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to approximately 45 pounds occasionally.
Ability to read printed materials, technical documents, and computer screens.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience working in an ISO-certified or quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
Prior experience leading or directing QC staff.

Responsibilities

Inspect machined parts using appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Complete inspection reports, inspection charts, and related quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Review inspection results and identify non-conformances, trends, or potential quality concerns.
Draft, issue, track, and manage deviation requests submitted to customers, including coordinating responses and approvals.
Communicate deviation status and requirements to operations, engineering, and customers as required.
Assign, prioritize, and balance Quality Control Inspector workloads to support production schedules and delivery commitments.
Provide guidance, technical support, and on-the-job direction to Quality Control Inspectors.
Create purchase orders for required outside services, including third-party inspection, testing, or calibration services, in accordance with Company procedures.
Coordinate with external vendors to ensure quality services are completed as required.
Ensure inspection and quality activities comply with Company quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable ISO standards.
Support internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow established procedures for system changes so changes are reviewed, approved, documented, and auditable.
Maintain accurate, current, and complete documentation of systems, configurations, processes, and dependencies.
Comply with company health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements; report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near-misses promptly.
Use required protective equipment, participate in training, and cooperate with safety, quality, compliance, inspection, audit, and corrective-action initiatives.
Perform related duties as assigned to support quality control and operational objectives.