Quality Control Manager
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-siteSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Quality Control department, including inspectors and quality technicians, while maintaining and improving the company's Quality Management System (QMS). Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality procedures by overseeing incoming, in-process, and final inspections. Develop, implement, and monitor quality metrics and KPIs, and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using structured problem-solving methodologies. Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues, manage customer and supplier audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Review engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and calibration programs, preparing quality reports for executive leadership.
Required 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
- 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
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- AS9100 experience
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field preferred
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