Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager

Evolving Solution Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Safe Air Technology, a growing manufacturer of mission-critical HVAC systems, seeks a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager to lead the QA/QC team across manufacturing, warehouse, and field support. You will identify quality gaps, implement CAPA, and drive robust QC procedures to reduce rework and improve first-pass yield.

Join a company focused on high-quality, precision-engineered equipment with cross-functional collaboration across Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing quality.
• Supervisory/managerial experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience developing or improving a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Experience managing NCRs, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC team and engage with Production, Engineering, Test, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Identify quality gaps, defects, and risks in manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain QA/QC procedures, SOPs, and inspection standards.
• Establish early quality checkpoints to catch defects at source.
• Manage NCRs; ensure investigation, corrective action, and closure.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

CAPA

QMS

NCR processes

Process improvement

SOP development

Inspection/QA

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Quality tools (5 Why's, RCA)

Job description

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Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager

Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager

About Us

Safe Air Technology is a rapidly growing manufacturer of mission-critical and explosion-proof HVAC systems. We take pride in building high-quality, precision-engineered equipment—and we’re looking for individuals who take the same level of pride in their work.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Q/A/QC Manager to lead the quality team while working closely with Production, Engineering, Test, Supply Chain and Operations to improve product quality, reduce rework, strengthen accountability, and build sustainable quality processes as the company continues to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all safety initiatives across manufacturing, warehouse, and field support Lead and manage the QA/QC team, including Quality Inspectors and Quality Detail Technicians.
• Learn and evaluate current manufacturing processes to identity quality gaps, recurring defects, rework, and areas of risk
• Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Establish quality checkpoints throughout production so defects are identified at the source rather than during final inspection or test.
• Establish and manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, ensuring quality issues and documented, investigated, assigned, corrected, tracked and properly closed.
• Track NCRs and quality trends to identify recurring problems by department, process, product, or type of defect.
• Lead root cause analysis for significant or recurring quality issues and work with appropriate departments to determine why failures occurred.
• Develop and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate repeat quality failures.
• Create and improve quality procedures, SOPs, work instructions, inspection processes, checklists, and documentation based on actual manufacturing issues and lessons learned.
• Conduct and oversee in-process and final inspections of manufactured equipment.
• Ensure completed units meet engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards.
• Review drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and specifications to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and followed.
• Partner with Production leadership to reduce defects and rework and improve first-pass quality.
• Work closely with Engineering to resolve drawing, design, specification, and manufacturing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Purchasing regarding supplier quality issues and non-conforming materials.
• Support Testing and Commissioning by ensuring units are properly inspected and documented before and during testing.
• Review rework and failure data to determine where additional training, process changes, engineering clarification, or accountability may be needed.
• Develop and monitor quality KPIs, including NCRs, repeat defects, rework, first-pass yield, corrective action closure, and other appropriate quality metrics.
• Train employees and supervisors on quality expectations, workmanship standards, inspection requirements, and quality procedures.
• Conduct or support internal quality audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Promote a culture where quality is built into the manufacturing process rather than inspected only at the end.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support company operations and continued growth.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing quality experience preferred
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience developing or improving a Quality Management System (QMS) strongly preferred.
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of quality improvement tools such as 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience with industrial equipment, HVAC systems, electrical systems, fabrication, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, inspection procedures, checklists, and quality documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and translate findings into process improvements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to establish accountability while working collaboratively across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or quality management systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or quality management systems preferred.

Why Join Safe Air Technology

At Safe Air Technology, you are not just joining a company. You are joining a team building highly specialized HVAC solutions for critical environments across the country. We are growing quickly and looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with us.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy technical problem solving, and want to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Pay is based on experience and skill level. Any pay ranges listed by third-party job boards are estimates and may not reflect actual compensation.

Safe Air Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law .