Quality Control Manager

Sourceability; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k

Medical insurance

Ongoing training and professional dev

Collaborative and vibrant work culture

PTO

Job summary

Sourceability is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the Quality Control Department at our North America Distribution Center. You will drive inspection programs, counterfeit prevention, and compliance with AS9120 and AS6081 to ensure authentic, high-quality electronic components for customers.

You will mentor Inspectors and Technicians, manage staffing and priorities, and collaborate with operations, QEHS, engineering, and sales to strengthen quality performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Electronics Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience in electronics components, electronics distribution, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing Quality Control or technical inspection teams.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9120 Quality Management Systems and AS6081.
• Counterfeit Electronic Parts Avoidance requirements.
• Extensive experience with counterfeit electronic component inspection methodologies.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/ESD control standards and electronic component handling practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control Inspectors and Technicians, develop performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and coach for growth.
• Oversee all inspection activities (incoming, in-process, customer-specific, final) for electronic components.
• Ensure inspections comply with AS6081, AS9120, customer specs, and internal procedures.
• Review and approve inspection reports for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain quality records, calibration programs, and equipment per QMS requirements.
• Serve on MRB as technical authority for counterfeit detection and mitigation.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve quality issues and improve customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical guidance on inspection requirements, risk assessments, and counterfeit prevention strategies.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve counterfeit prevention and inspection protocols.
• Lead tests like visual/microscopic inspection, dimensional checks, X-ray, decapsulation, electrical testing, etc.
• Evaluate nonconforming material and decide disposition based on risk.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Inspection

Counterfeit detection

AS9120

AS6081

Documentation

MS Office

Quality management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality Management / Electronics Technology

Tools

MS Office

Quality management software

Job description

Sourceability® is a global digital distributor of electronic components transforming how modern businesses bring products to market. With innovation, quality and logistics as the backbone of the company, Sourceability’s cutting-edge products and services expedite the procurement process across a wide range of industries, including communications/cellular, consumer electronics, and auto manufacturing.

The Quality Control Manager is a key leadership role responsible for leading the Quality Control Department and ensuring the authenticity, quality, and compliance of electronic components throughout the procurement, inspection, and distribution process. Based at our North America Distribution Center, this position oversees quality inspection operations, counterfeit prevention programs, advanced testing services, and compliance with AS9120 Quality Management System and AS6081 Counterfeit Electronic Parts Avoidance standards.

Working collaboratively with Operations, QEHS, Engineering, Sales, and MRB, the Quality Control Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives that reduce organizational risk, strengthen inspection performance, and ensure customers receive authentic, high-quality electronic components that meet all regulatory and customer requirements.

Insight on your impact:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Control Inspectors and Quality Technicians.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing coaching to enhance technical competency and professional growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, quality excellence, and operational discipline.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workload distribution, and inspection priorities to meet customer and operational requirements.

Quality Inspection & Compliance

• Lead all incoming, in-process, customer-specific, and final inspection activities for electronic components.
• Ensure inspection processes comply with AS6081, AS9120, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures.
• Review and approve inspection reports to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Maintain quality records, inspection documentation, calibration programs, and equipment in accordance with quality management system requirements.

Counterfeit Detection & Technical Leadership

• Serve on the Material Review Board (MRB) as the organization’s technical authority for counterfeit electronic component detection and mitigation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and improve customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical support regarding inspection requirements, counterfeit risk assessments, and customer quality concerns.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve counterfeit prevention strategies and inspection protocols.
• Provide technical guidance on:
• Visual and microscopic inspection
• Documentation and traceability verification
• Dimensional inspection
• Marking permanency testing
• X-ray inspection
• Electrical testing
• Decapsulation review
• Advanced analytical testing through qualified laboratories
• Evaluate suspect or nonconforming material and determine appropriate disposition based on technical findings and risk assessment.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Systems

• Analyze quality metrics, inspection data, team performance, and customer

feedback to identify improvement opportunities.

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure readiness for compliance reviews and maintain all quality documentation.
• Verify inspection equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and ESD monitoring programs.
• Maintain an ESD-safe inspection environment and ensure compliance with ANSI/ESD standards.

Your qualifications, your influence:

To be successful in the role, you must possess the following skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Electronics Technology, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience within the electronic components, electronics distribution, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing Quality Control or technical inspection teams.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9120 Quality Management Systems and AS6081
• Counterfeit Electronic Parts Avoidance requirements.
• Extensive experience with counterfeit electronic component inspection methodologies.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/ESD control standards and electronic component handling practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management software.

Preferred skills and technical familiarity:

Adding additional insight, and a growth mindset, will elevate your contribution in this role

• Experience with IDEA-STD-1010 inspection methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERAI, GIDEP, SAE AS6171, and advanced counterfeit mitigation practices.
• Experience coordinating advanced laboratory testing, including X-ray, decapsulation, electrical testing, XRF, and other analytical techniques.
• ASQ Quality certification (CQE, CQA, CQI) or Internal Auditor certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 and ANSI/ESD S20.20 compliance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401k
• Medical insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and vibrant work culture
• PTO

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