Director Quality Control

Daley And Associates, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Quality Control. This position focuses on leading the Quality Assurance function, implementing QMS improvements, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 10+ years of QA experience in manufacturing. The company is open to relocation for the right candidate and offers a competitive salary range of $180K - $220K plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within industrial or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing Quality teams at a senior leadership level.
• Hands-on experience implementing or rebuilding a QMS.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Quality Assurance function end-to-end.
• Implement, execute, and continuously improve a robust Quality Management System.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Position: Director of Quality Control

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Lowell, MA- Client is open to candidates who will relocate

Compensation: $180K - $220K plus bonus (depending on experience)

We are currently seeking candidates for a Director of Quality Control position located in Lowell, MA 01852. The role is with an industry-leading industrial manufacturing company. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who can both set strategy and drive execution on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Quality Assurance function end-to-end, including team leadership and third-party inspection oversight
• Implement, execute, and continuously improve a robust Quality Management System (QMS)
• Drive corrective and preventive action, root-cause analysis, and non-conformance resolution
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and customer requirements
• Partner closely with operations and production leadership to proactively support complex, engineered‑to‑order projects
• Maintain strong shop‑floor presence while collaborating with senior leadership
• Lead audits, inspections, and quality reviews with customers and external parties
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and quality ownership across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within industrial or heavy manufacturing environments
• Proven experience leading and developing Quality teams (manager‑of‑managers or senior leadership level)
• Hands‑on experience implementing or rebuilding a QMS, not just maintaining documentation
• Strong background in welded fabrication, engineered‑to‑order manufacturing, or highly regulated industrial production
• Demonstrated success driving corrective action and preventing repeat quality failures
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, shop‑floor‑focused environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please send your resume to Mark @ [e-mail].