Quality Control Manager

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead and continuously improve our quality management systems in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

You will ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and company standards while driving continuous improvement across machining, fabrication, assembly, and inspection operations, reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of quality leadership experience in precision machining, CNC manufacturing, heavy industrial manufacturing, or fabrication
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems (AS9100 experience is a plus)
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T
• Knowledge of CMM inspection, metrology, and precision measurement equipment
• Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and other quality tools
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience required
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM) is a plus
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Control department, including inspectors and quality technicians
• Maintain and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality procedures
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality metrics and KPIs
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve processes
• Manage customer audits, supplier audits, and internal quality audits
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, inspection plans, and quality documentation
• Ensure calibration programs are maintained for inspection and measurement equipment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Support new product introductions and process validations
• Prepare quality reports and communicate performance to executive leadership

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

GD&T interpretation

CAPA & FMEA

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CQE or CQM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM inspection

Metrology equipment

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Manager

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Salary 90-120K

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead and continuously improve our quality management systems in a high-precision manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards while driving a culture of continuous improvement across machining, fabrication, assembly, and inspection operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in CNC machining or heavy manufacturing, thrives in a fast-paced production environment, and is passionate about building robust quality systems that support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Control department, including inspectors and quality technicians
• Maintain and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality procedures
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality metrics and KPIs
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve processes
• Manage customer audits, supplier audits, and internal quality audits
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, inspection plans, and quality documentation
• Ensure calibration programs are maintained for inspection and measurement equipment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Support new product introductions and process validations
• Prepare quality reports and communicate performance to executive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of quality leadership experience in precision machining, CNC manufacturing, heavy industrial manufacturing, or fabrication
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems (AS9100 experience is a plus)
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T
• Knowledge of CMM inspection, metrology, and precision measurement equipment
• Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and other quality tools
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience required
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM) is a plus
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

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