Quality Control Manager - Precision Machining
About The Position
Acero Precision is an industry-leading medical device manufacturer specializing in precision-machined components and assemblies. We are seeking a hands-on Quality Control Manager to lead inspection activities, support quality system compliance, and partner closely with manufacturing teams to ensure every product meets customer expectations. This role combines technical quality expertise with leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing inspections, interpreting blueprints and GD&T, supporting ISO compliance initiatives, and mentoring quality personnel in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 5+ years of quality experience within a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T.
- Experience performing FAIs and production inspections.
- Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in both leadership and hands-on technical capacities.
Nice To Haves
- CNC machining or Swiss machining experience.
- Medical device manufacturing experience.
- ISO 13485 experience
- Experience leading quality teams or supervising personnel.
- ASQ certification (CQI, CQT, CQE) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily quality operations for precision-machined medical device components and assemblies.
- Review scheduled jobs and verify revisions, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Develop and maintain inspection plans, processing sheets, and quality documentation.
- Perform and oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs), in-process inspections, and final inspections.
- Support machinists and production personnel by providing technical quality guidance and inspection support.
- Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition decisions.
- Investigate non-conformances (NCRs), customer complaints, and quality performance.
- Support corrective and preventative action initiatives to improve quality performance.
- Maintain calibration records, SOPs, and quality documentation.
- Support ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 compliance through audits, documentation reviews, and quality system maintenance.
- Train, mentor, and develop inspectors and manufacturing personnel on quality procedures and best practices.
Benefits
- Defined career advancement opportunities
- Competitive premium pay for 1st shift
- 2nd Shift Differential: Additional 15% + hourly rate available
- 3rd Shift Differential: Additional 30% + hourly rate available
- Overtime hours available
- Weekend premiums available
- Multiple health insurance plans, including a no-cost HSA health plan for eligible employees.
- Affordable Dental, and Vision benefits
- 100% Paid Uniforms
- 401k with employer match
- Paid training on advanced CNC programming software
- Relocation assistance
- 100 hours of PTO in the first year, with PTO increasing at defined service milestones.
- 7 paid holidays every year
- State-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility with 5-axis and Swiss turning
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free confidential support services to employees and their families.
- Access to our Wellness Coach Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
