Quality Control Manager - Precision Machining

Acero Precision • West Chester, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Acero Precision is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Manager to lead inspection activities, support quality-system compliance, and work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure precision-machined medical device components and assemblies meet customer expectations. The position combines technical quality work with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment. The manager will lead daily quality operations, perform and oversee inspections, maintain quality documentation, guide nonconformance and corrective-action processes, and train and develop quality and manufacturing personnel. The role also supports ISO compliance, customer audits, certification activities, and continuous improvement. The position is full-time and on-site in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with weekend availability noted. Pay is $35.00–$45.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of quality experience in a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) and production inspections.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, and optical inspection tools.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both leadership and hands-on technical capacities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership, supervisory, training, or mentoring experience.
• CNC machining or Swiss machining experience.
• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• ISO 13485 experience.
• Experience leading quality teams or supervising personnel.
• ASQ certification (CQI, CQT, or CQE).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality operations for precision-machined medical device components and assemblies.
• Review scheduled jobs and verify revisions, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, processing sheets, and quality documentation.
• Perform and oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs), in-process inspections, and final inspections.
• Provide technical quality guidance and inspection support to machinists and production personnel.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition decisions.
• Investigate non-conformances (NCRs), customer complaints, and quality performance.
• Support corrective and preventative action initiatives to improve quality performance.
• Maintain calibration records, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 compliance through audits, documentation reviews, and quality-system maintenance.
• Train, mentor, and develop inspectors and manufacturing personnel on quality procedures and best practices.
• Ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality throughout the organization and strengthen quality systems and inspection processes.
• Support customer audits and certification activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and operational performance.
• Serve as a key resource between Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Benefits

• Defined career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive premium pay for first shift.
• Second-shift differential of an additional 15% of the hourly rate.
• Third-shift differential of an additional 30% of the hourly rate.
• Overtime hours available.
• Weekend premiums available.
• Multiple health insurance plans, including a no-cost HSA health plan for eligible employees.
• Affordable dental and vision benefits.
• 100% paid uniforms.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid training on advanced CNC programming software.
• Relocation assistance.
• 100 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing at defined service milestones.
• Seven paid holidays every year.
• State-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility with 5-axis and Swiss turning.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential support services to employees and their families.
• Access to a Wellness Coach Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED