Remote Quality Control Lead — Drive Excellence

Placements24; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

Retirement plan with company match

Performance bonuses

Professional growth and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Quality Control Specialist to drive quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will develop and oversee QC systems, lead a remote team of inspectors, and ensure products meet stringent standards.

The role emphasizes CAPA, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and R&D to sustain a culture of quality remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• At least 6 years' experience in quality control/assurance within manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading remote teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Six Sigma; Green/Black Belt a plus.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent problem solving and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with quality control software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality control systems and procedures.
• Lead and manage a remote team of quality control inspectors and technicians.
• Conduct regular audits of production processes and finished goods.
• Analyze quality data, identify root causes, implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D teams to drive improvements.
• Develop and standardize inspection protocols, testing methods, acceptance criteria.
• Prepare detailed quality reports for management with KPIs and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Science)

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Quality Control Specialist to drive quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will develop and oversee QC systems, lead a remote team of inspectors, and ensure products meet stringent standards.

The role emphasizes CAPA, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and R&D to sustain a culture of quality remotely.