Quality Control Lead for Mining & Minerals (QMS)

Stm Associates Inc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STM Associates is seeking a Quality Control Lead to oversee U.S. mining and manufacturing operations. The role requires living near a major airport and willingness to travel to remote operations across the country (≈50% travel).

You will establish a centralized Quality Management System and lead QC testing, chemical analyses, and GMP/SQF compliance across diatomaceous earth, vermiculite, and perlite business units.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of QMS management and QC in industrial minerals, mining, or food/bev manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO9001/FSSC audits

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a centralized Quality Management System for day-to-day QA/QC activities.
• Develop, standardize, and implement QC processes for diatomaceous earth, vermiculite, and perlite units.
• Establish and monitor quality metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to improve product quality.
• Develop and manage QC testing procedures, including chemical analysis and physical testing.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, and other customer quality requirements.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Quality metrics

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Education

BSc in chemistry

Job description

STM Associates is seeking a Quality Control Lead to oversee U.S. mining and manufacturing operations. The role requires living near a major airport and willingness to travel to remote operations across the country (≈50% travel).

You will establish a centralized Quality Management System and lead QC testing, chemical analyses, and GMP/SQF compliance across diatomaceous earth, vermiculite, and perlite business units.