Quality Control Manager

EAS•Asheboro, NC

14d

About The Position

Environmental Air Systems (EAS) is seeking a Quality Control Manager to join its Manufacturing team. The role is responsible for strategic planning and execution of a comprehensive Quality Control Program across Headquarters, McWay, and Reedy Fork. It ensures consistent product quality and adherence to established standards throughout the EAS Manufacturing process by leading the Quality Control Inspection function. The manager collaborates with Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, and Project Management to optimize quality processes and ensure manufacturing meets or exceeds quality standards. The role also ensures inspections are completed efficiently and on time, with feedback that supports improvement and alignment with production schedules and project milestones. The manager develops and maintains standardized quality programs, inspection checklists, performance indicators, and calibration schedules. They lead and develop inspectors, manage staffing and resources, coordinate with site and production teams, address complex quality issues, and report quality performance to senior management. The position calls for a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, along with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, people, and functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; relevant experience may be substituted.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control management or production management.
Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools.
Proven experience developing and implementing quality control programs.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and solve problems.
Advanced understanding of product design and operation.
Willingness and ability to accept difficult challenges.
Ability to define processes focused on meeting product requirements.
Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes.
Personal computer skills, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Studio, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, people, and functions.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a standardized Quality Control Program across EAS Manufacturing sites, aligned with company policies and industry best practices.
Establish and monitor KPIs related to product quality, defect rates, and inspection efficiency; evaluate the program and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Control Inspectors across assigned sites; set expectations and provide regular feedback.
Schedule and manage inspection activities to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Resolve complex quality issues and provide technical guidance to the inspection team.
Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the inspection team.
Manage direct reports’ performance and timecards.
Forecast staffing, equipment, and other resource needs; optimize utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Manage and maintain calibration schedules for required equipment.
Develop and maintain quality control checklists for EAS Manufacturing products and processes.
Collaborate with engineering, project management, and production teams to update checklists as products and processes change.
Ensure checklists are available and properly used, and implement a system to track revisions.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to meet or exceed Quality Management System and customer requirements for Quality Control.
Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues across assigned sites.
Conduct regular meetings and communication with site management and production teams.
Facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned across sites.
Generate regular quality performance reports and provide updates to senior management.