Quality Control Lead

FWG Solutions, Inc. • Panama City Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity, logistics, advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 3 quality standards, certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients.

The Quality Control Lead is responsible for developing, managing, and enforcing quality assurance and quality control practices within a high‑performance maintenance environment. This role ensures that all maintenance activities, mechanical, electrical, and structural—meet required workmanship, safety, documentation, and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement across the maintenance workforce.

Requirements

• High School Degree Required
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance for facility, vessel, or platform access.
• Must possess current Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications
• Five (5) or more years performing maintenance, repair, or modification of aircraft or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems
• Five (5) years of concurrent experience supervising maintenance and repair activities in these environments
• Strong technical background with direct exposure to inspection, verification, and maintenance quality standards
• Extensive experience developing, implementing, and managing quality control programs within a maintenance environment.
• Essential familiarity with: J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620
• Proven ability to identify quality issues, analyze root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality teams and collaborate effectively with maintenance leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings, preparing reports, and coaching personnel.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain objectivity during inspections.
• High level problem-solving and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Project management principles and practices
• Ability to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadership
• Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Technical training in mechanical systems, quality assurance, inspection methods, or related maintenance disciplines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality control programs supporting maintenance, repair, and modification activities
• Lead and mentor maintenance personnel in the proper application of quality standards, inspection criteria, and verification procedures
• Establish and monitor quality performance expectations across all maintenance functions
• Conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations of maintenance processes, tools, documentation, and completed work packages
• Validate that repairs, component replacements, and system modifications meet defined quality standards and workmanship requirements
• Review maintenance logs, checklists, and technical documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Apply and enforce workmanship standards, including: J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620
• Use current Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications to perform inspections, identify defects, and verify the integrity of materials and components
• Ensure maintenance personnel understand and correctly apply these standards in daily technical work.
• Identify quality issues, non‑conformances, and trends that impact maintenance performance.
• Lead root‑cause analyses and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Introduce process improvements to enhance accuracy, safety, efficiency, and documentation quality.
• Support the proper execution and verification of preventative maintenance activities
• Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are documented correctly and validated through quality checks.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors to embed quality checkpoints into daily maintenance operations
• Provide training and mentorship to technicians and inspectors on quality requirements, inspection techniques, and workmanship standards
• Support qualification tracking and competency development for maintenance and quality personnel.
• Promote a culture of precision, accountability, and quality awareness
• Ensure all maintenance and inspection actions conform to established safety procedures and operational policies
• Identify potential hazards related to workmanship, tooling, material condition, or procedural lapses and implement corrective measures
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission focus across the team
• Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned

Benefits

• generous PTO w/ rollover
• 11 paid holidays
• company paid events and training
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED