Quality Control Manager

Dixon Valve•Dallas, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Dixon Quick Coupling, a division of The Dixon Group, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and grow quality operations at our manufacturing facility in Dallas, NC. This is a high-visibility leadership role for a quality professional who wants to make a lasting impact—developing people, strengthening systems, and shaping the future of quality at the site. This position currently leads a team of four and offers meaningful opportunity to expand leadership scope and influence over time. As the senior Quality leader on site, you will have ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) and play a key role in elevating quality performance across the operation. This role offers the chance to balance hands-on engagement with growing strategic leadership as systems mature and the team develops.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing quality, including leadership responsibility in a quality, engineering, or operations role
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
Strong experience improving or managing a Quality Management System in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in ISO 9001–certified environment; hands-on involvement in certification or re-certification activities preferred
Proven ability to lead small teams, influence cross-functional partners, and drive improvement initiatives
Strong root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement skills

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma, Lean, or ASQ certifications are a plus
Candidates who meet most, but not all, qualifications and are motivated to grow into the role are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), including procedures for raw material acceptance, in-process controls, and final inspection
Serve as the primary quality partner to Operations and Engineering, driving improvements that reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ), scrap, and rework
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer complaint investigations
Prepare for and support internal and external audits, including ISO-related activities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four Quality professionals, strengthening capability and building future leaders
Ensure quality measurement, inspection, and testing equipment are properly maintained and utilized
Track, analyze, and report quality trends, risks, and improvement initiatives to division leadership