Quality Control Manager

This role is responsible for driving quality performance through strong leadership, ensuring compliance with API standards, and delivering continuous improvement across QC processes.

You will lead and develop QC teams, manage functional KPIs, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve product quality and operational efficiency. This is a leadership-focused role with accountability for the effectiveness and performance of the QC function, and hands-on inspection.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the QC function, including supervisors, engineers, and inspectors

Drive functional KPIs including NCR closure, rejection reduction, and audit performance

Own and implement RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with API Q1 and applicable industry standards

Develop and standardize QC processes, work instructions, and inspection strategies

Oversee inspection planning and execution across all stages

Manage third-party inspections and customer quality requirements

Ensure calibration, traceability, and compliance of all inspection and measurement systems

Partner with operations and engineering to resolve quality issues and improve processes

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 7+ years in quality control roles

At least 5 years of people management experience leading QC teams

Experience working in an API-regulated environment

Strong understanding of quality control principles, inspection methods, and machining processes

Proven track record in RCA, CAPA, and process improvement

Experience managing QC KPIs, audits, and quality systems

Ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Strong communication and problem-solving skills