What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Manager position at IntePros?
The Quality Control Manager (QC Operations) leads Incoming Inspection, In-Process Inspection, Final Inspection, and Quality Laboratory functions while partnering closely with New Product Development (NPD/NPI) and Manufacturing to ensure compliant product realization and operational excellence. This role drives risk-based quality control strategies, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products right the first time. The role requires a hands-on technical leader who can set direction, prioritize workload, coach and develop the team, and effectively interface with plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop Inspection and Quality Control teams across Incoming, In-Process, and Final Inspection, as well as Quality Laboratory functions.
Establish and manage Inspection & QC objectives and KPIs aligned with site quality, safety, delivery, and cost targets.
Build a high-performance culture focused on compliance, defect prevention, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Drive workforce planning and resource allocation to support production demand, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering changes.
Ensure inspector training, certification, and qualification meet regulatory and technical requirements.
Measurement Process Ownership
Own the end-to-end inspection and quality control lifecycle, from requirements definition through validation, release, and controlled change for production use.
Establish and maintain standardized work for inspection methods, sampling plans, documentation, and change control within the Quality Management System
Ensure inspection processes are robust, efficient, and capable, delivering accurate, repeatable, and reliable results.
Define and govern inspection strategies, including visual, dimensional, functional, and test methods, aligned with engineering requirements and risk-based quality principles.
Drive standardization of inspection approaches across parts, processes, shifts, and sites to reduce variation, rework, and release cycle time.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
Lead initiatives to improve first-time-right quality, reduce cycle time inspection, and lower the cost of poor quality.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal procedures, & customer standards for inspection & product release
Maintain compliant documentation, including inspection records, DHRs, validation evidence, and controlled procedures.
Incorporate lessons learned from nonconformances, escapes, and audits into updated inspection methods and controls.
Apply data-driven tools such as SPC, trend analysis, and risk-based sampling to drive proactive quality improvement.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Partner with Design, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to align inspection strategy with manufacturing execution.
Communicate performance trends, risks, and improvement actions clearly to site leadership.
Support NPI readiness and engineering changes through inspection planning and execution.
Represent Inspection & Quality Control in cross-functional reviews and audits.
Qualifications
Quality Control Manager Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field
5 years in Quality Control or Manufacturing Quality
Strong FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 knowledge
5 years of Leadership experience
Quality Control Manager Preferred Requirements
Lean/Six Sigma experience
High-mix manufacturing environment experience
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop Inspection and Quality Control teams across Incoming, In-Process, and Final Inspection, as well as Quality Laboratory functions.
Establish and manage Inspection & QC objectives and KPIs aligned with site quality, safety, delivery, and cost targets.
Build a high-performance culture focused on compliance, defect prevention, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Drive workforce planning and resource allocation to support production demand, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering changes.
Ensure inspector training, certification, and qualification meet regulatory and technical requirements.
Measurement Process Ownership
Own the end-to-end inspection and quality control lifecycle, from requirements definition through validation, release, and controlled change for production use.
Establish and maintain standardized work for inspection methods, sampling plans, documentation, and change control within the Quality Management System
Ensure inspection processes are robust, efficient, and capable, delivering accurate, repeatable, and reliable results.
Define and govern inspection strategies, including visual, dimensional, functional, and test methods, aligned with engineering requirements and risk-based quality principles.
Drive standardization of inspection approaches across parts, processes, shifts, and sites to reduce variation, rework, and release cycle time.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
Lead initiatives to improve first-time-right quality, reduce cycle time inspection, and lower the cost of poor quality.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal procedures, & customer standards for inspection & product release
Maintain compliant documentation, including inspection records, DHRs, validation evidence, and controlled procedures.
Incorporate lessons learned from nonconformances, escapes, and audits into updated inspection methods and controls.
Apply data-driven tools such as SPC, trend analysis, and risk-based sampling to drive proactive quality improvement.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Partner with Design, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to align inspection strategy with manufacturing execution.
Communicate performance trends, risks, and improvement actions clearly to site leadership.
Support NPI readiness and engineering changes through inspection planning and execution.
Represent Inspection & Quality Control in cross-functional reviews and audits.
Qualifications
Quality Control Manager Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field
5 years in Quality Control or Manufacturing Quality
Strong FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 knowledge
5 years of Leadership experience
Quality Control Manager Preferred Requirements
Lean/Six Sigma experience
High-mix manufacturing environment experience
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000