Quality Control Manager
About The Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead and continuously improve our quality management systems in a high-precision manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards while driving a culture of continuous improvement across machining, fabrication, assembly, and inspection operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CNC machining or heavy manufacturing, thrives in a fast-paced production environment, and is passionate about building robust quality systems that support operational excellence.
Requirements
- 5+ years of quality leadership experience in precision machining, CNC manufacturing, heavy industrial manufacturing, or fabrication.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems (AS9100 experience is a plus).
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
- Knowledge of CMM inspection, metrology, and precision measurement equipment.
- Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and other quality tools.
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience required.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- AS9100 experience is a plus.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Quality Control department, including inspectors and quality technicians.
- Maintain and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality procedures.
- Develop, implement, and monitor quality metrics and KPIs.
- Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Manage customer audits, supplier audits, and internal quality audits.
- Review engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, inspection plans, and quality documentation.
- Ensure calibration programs are maintained for inspection and measurement equipment.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Support new product introductions and process validations.
- Prepare quality reports and communicate performance to executive leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
