Manufacturing QA/QC Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manufacturing QA/QC Manager to lead day-to-day Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities within our manufacturing facility.
This role is responsible for managing QA/QC Inspectors, implementing quality standards throughout production processes, maintaining quality documentation within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and ensuring compliance with company quality requirements and customer specifications.
The Manufacturing QA/QC Manager works closely with the QA/QC Program Manager, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisors, and Training teams to establish inspection plans, quality checkpoints, component verification requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives that support our quality management program and customer expectations.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Responsibilities
Quality Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop QA/QC Inspectors while providing ongoing performance management and support.
- Establish clear quality expectations, accountability standards, and inspection procedures across manufacturing operations.
- Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and quality training sessions.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of QA/QC personnel.
- Foster a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Production Quality Oversight
- Lead daily quality assurance and quality control activities throughout fabrication, assembly, finishing, and final manufacturing processes.
- Ensure quality standards are consistently applied at designated production checkpoints.
- Verify products meet engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and company standards.
- Coordinate inspections to support production schedules while maintaining quality expectations.
- Drive containment, corrective actions, and resolution of quality deficiencies and defects.
Inspection Program Administration
- Partner with the QA/QC Program Manager to develop and maintain:
- Component inspection checklists
- In-process quality checkpoints
- Final acceptance criteria
- Production inspection plans
- Quality documentation packages
- Ensure inspection processes are standardized and consistently executed.
- Review inspection findings and ensure proper disposition of non-conforming products.
- Oversee final quality release processes prior to shipment.
Quality Systems & Documentation
- Maintain accurate quality records and inspection documentation within MES and quality management systems.
- Ensure QA/QC documentation is complete, accurate, and properly retained.
- Manage quality documentation packages required for customer deliverables and project closeout activities.
- Support implementation and maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
- Assist with internal quality audits and external customer audits.
Training & Workforce Development
- Support development and delivery of quality-related training programs.
- Train new employees on quality standards, inspection procedures, workmanship expectations, and documentation requirements.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to integrate quality expectations into onboarding and training programs.
- Ensure employees understand quality requirements and customer expectations relevant to their roles.
Work Instructions & Process Development
- Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and QA/QC leadership to establish quality standards within work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
- Assist in developing pass/fail criteria, visual aids, quality checkpoints, and inspection requirements.
- Ensure quality expectations are embedded into manufacturing processes and standardized work instructions.
- Participate in new product introductions, process changes, and process improvement initiatives.
Continuous Improvement & Root Cause Analysis
- Support investigations involving quality issues, defects, customer complaints, and non-conformance events.
- Lead root cause analysis activities and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Identify trends and recommend process improvements to reduce defects and improve product quality.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency and quality performance.
Qualifications
- Previous experience leading QA/QC operations within a manufacturing environment required.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance principles, inspection processes, and manufacturing quality systems.
- Experience managing quality teams and inspection personnel.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and related software platforms.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, quality assurance, or quality control roles.
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience in modular construction, prefabrication, or construction manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
- Experience with customer audits, ISO standards, and quality documentation programs is a plus.
Work Location: In person
