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Quality Control Manager

Mac Machine
  • Windsor Mill, MD
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Lead and supervise the inspection team in a fast-paced precision CNC machining environment, managing day-to-day operations including in-process, final, and receiving inspections.
    • Oversee and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) for compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards, including developing and updating procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
    • Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions, engineering changes, and first article inspections (FAI/AS9102).
    • Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) processes, including review and disposition of non-conforming products.
    • Act as the primary point of contact for customer and regulatory audits, leading preparations, responses, and follow-up actions.
    • Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving methodologies to resolve internal, supplier, and customer issues.
    • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing to identify critical features, develop inspection methodologies, manage supplier quality, and implement process controls.
    • Track, analyze, and improve key quality metrics (e.g., scrap, rework, customer complaints, PPM, on-time delivery) through data-driven reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Implement and manage Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs to monitor process capability and stability.
    • Promote employee engagement through training, development, performance management, and delegation within the quality team.
    • Support cross-functional teams in value engineering, risk management (FMEA), and process validation to enhance quality and efficiency.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

    • 5+ years of management experience in a quality assurance/quality control role within a precision manufacturing environment (CNC machining strongly preferred; aerospace industry experience a plus).

    • Experience with troubleshooting and ability to program Zeiss CMM machines is preferred but not required.

    • Strong knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP requirements, with experience maintaining QMS compliance and leading audits.

    • Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex blueprints, customer specifications, and Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

    • Hands-on experience with inspection tools and equipment, including CMM (Zeiss preferred), micrometers, comparators, and programming.

    • Expertise in quality tools and methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, etc.), and APQP.

    • Analytical skills with high attention to detail and proficiency in data analysis Microsoft Excel required. ERP/MRP systems such as Global Shop a plus.

    • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive decisions in a fast-paced environment.

    • Self-motivated with a track record of improving quality metrics and managing multiple priorities.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.

    • Certifications such as ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or AS9100 Lead Auditor a plus.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWindsor Mill, MD

    Skills

    • 8Dunmatched
    • AS 9100unmatched
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)unmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • American Society for Quality (ASQ)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
    • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)unmatched
    • Comparatorunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop Methodologiesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Improvement Metricsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Capabilityunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Process Validationunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Project Portfolio Management (PPM)unmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Receiving Inspectionunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Six Sigma Black Beltunmatched
    • Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Statistical Process Controlunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Value Engineeringunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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