Quality Control Manager
About The Position
Global Power Components is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead facility Quality Control operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This onsite role oversees the daily activities of the QC inspection team, supports inspections, expedites and escalates quality issues, and ensures corrective actions are completed. The manager contributes to ongoing improvements to production and quality processes and ensures products meet internal and customer requirements while supporting production and shipping schedules. This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground position that supervises and supports QC personnel and may step in to assist the QC team and operations. The position is available on first shift and supports off-shift production and quality needs as required.
Requirements
- Experience supervising or managing Quality Control or similar personnel.
- At least 5 years of experience in QC or manufacturing inspection.
- Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Experience with corrective actions and root cause analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with the Production Department, Safety Team, Quality Team, HR, and upper management.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in quality engineering, a technical field, or a related field.
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly Epicor, and SharePoint.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Quality Control team.
- Supervise and support QC personnel, including team building and performance oversight.
- Provide hands-on assistance and backup to the QC team and operations.
- Conduct training related to QC processes for affected staff.
- Promote a culture of safety and respect through training and leadership engagement.
- Ensure inspections of parts, assemblies, and finished products verify compliance with specifications.
- Ensure quality documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
- Identify, contain, and escalate quality issues that may affect delivery or product performance, and determine and carry out corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintain visibility of product status throughout the QC and production process.
- Perform routine and periodic mechanical and electrical inspections and audits to ensure Production and QC teams meet requirements.
- Oversee First Article Inspections and customer-specific inspection requirements.
- Collect, process, and analyze data to track and report metrics, KPIs, and trends to leadership.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Project Management to resolve quality issues.
- Lead facility-level corrective actions for nonconformances and recurring defects.
- Support internal and external audits, process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
