Quality Control Lead – Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

RTC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

PTO 17 days

Job summary

RTC is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to ensure product quality across three facilities within a short drive. You will lead QC activities, drive CAPA, and collaborate with Production, Supply Chain and Project Management to protect customer satisfaction and brand integrity.

The role requires a STEM degree, 5+ years in quality control, proficiency in GD&T and statistical methods, and the ability to train and develop QC staff. RTC offers comprehensive benefits and competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM‑related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control, preferably in POP or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality control tools and methodologies, including reading engineering prints and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience maintaining data logs and metrics.
• Experience managing a quality team or supervising direct reports; union exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and enforce quality control policies and procedures.
• Oversee inspections and control processes throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Lead or support nonconforming investigations and CAPA.
• Ensure accurate recording of quality results and metrics.
• Collaborate to develop leadership capabilities and training for QC personnel.
• Identify skill gaps and provide technical guidance to cross‑functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement projects targeting efficiency, defect reduction, or cost savings.
• Track quality performance data and mitigate risks; ensure integration of quality requirements.

Skills

Quality control leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & records

Analytical thinking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

GD&T

Statistical analysis

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

RTC is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to ensure product quality across three facilities within a short drive. You will lead QC activities, drive CAPA, and collaborate with Production, Supply Chain and Project Management to protect customer satisfaction and brand integrity.

The role requires a STEM degree, 5+ years in quality control, proficiency in GD&T and statistical methods, and the ability to train and develop QC staff. RTC offers comprehensive benefits and competitive base salary.