Quality Control Manager

Huish Outdoors LLC • Salt Lake City, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Manager leads all site-level quality operations at the Costa Mesa facility. The role ensures adherence to global quality standards, performance against quality metrics, and consistent delivery of high-quality results by a team of Quality Control Inspectors. The manager protects the Huish Outdoors brand by ensuring products meet or exceed customer expectations, supporting continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of quality and accountability.

The position owns site quality KPIs and quality systems, including documentation, reporting, and Non-Conforming Material (NCMR) processes. It leads incoming, in-process, and final inspections, maintains consistent inspection plans and procedures, and leads implementation and sustainment of ISO 9001:2015 standards and audit readiness. The role also leads root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions, partners with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and oversees measurement systems and inspection equipment calibration and maintenance.

The manager leads, coaches, and develops Quality Control Inspectors; provides guidance on quality standards and inspection methods; promotes quality, safety, and continuous improvement; and helps maintain a safe and healthy work environment. The role reports to the Director of Quality. The posting lists Salt Lake City as the work location and an office workspace. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field and 5–7 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or a related field; alternatively, a master's degree with 3–5 years of experience.
• At least 3 years of people management or leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards and quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and quality inspection methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and meet performance targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Ability to lead in environments with evolving processes and limited standardization.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, including in production environments.
• Ability to work occasionally in tight or confined spaces.
• Regular use of hands to handle equipment and small objects.
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
• Visual acuity including close, distance, color, and depth perception.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or leading ISO audits and certification processes.
• Experience with ERP or Quality Management Systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification.
• Experience in outdoor or technical product manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver site-level quality KPIs, including inspection accuracy, turnaround time, defect rates, and compliance.
• Drive a results-oriented culture and implement corrective actions to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Manage and prioritize the QC team's workload to ensure timely and accurate execution of quality activities.
• Lead and oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure adherence to product specifications and standards.
• Maintain quality systems, including documentation, reporting, and Non-Conforming Material (NCMR) processes.
• Ensure consistent execution of inspection plans and quality procedures across the site.
• Lead implementation and sustainment of ISO 9001:2015 standards and ensure audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits and drive closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve processes, efficiency, and product quality.
• Oversee measurement systems, including tensile testers.
• Ensure inspection equipment calibration and maintenance processes are followed.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Control Inspectors, including performance management and skill development.
• Provide guidance on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain job knowledge through ongoing training and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager