Quality Control Manager

Position Summary

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field preferred.

• 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.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM) is a plus.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.