Quality Control Manager

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Street (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Quality Control Manager to run daily QC operations on first shift. The role involves leading the QC team, directing inspections of parts and assemblies, and ensuring compliance with customer specs.

Direct hire, onsite role supporting production and shipping schedules. You will drive training, corrective actions, and data-driven improvements, coordinating with Production and Engineering to resolve issues and uphold safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in QC/manufacturing inspection.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with corrective actions and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; Epicor ERP and SharePoint a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day QC team operations.
• Lead inspections of parts, assemblies, and finished products.
• Conduct trainings on QC processes for staff.
• Identify, contain, and escalate quality issues.
• Coordinate with Production and Engineering to resolve defects.
• Support internal and external audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Excel

Education

Degree in quality engineering or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

SharePoint

Job description

Title: Quality Control Manager - Facility

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview: Global Power Components is seeking a Quality Control Manager to drive Quality Control operations. This role is responsible for QC inspection teams daily operations, executing inspections, expediting and escalating issues and ensuring corrective action. Contributing to continual improvement to production and quality processes. The QC Manager will ensure all products meet internal and customer requirements while supporting production and shipping schedules.

Shift Details: Openings available on 1st shift. This position supports off-shift production and quality needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of well-developed Quality Control team activities.
• Supervise and support QC personnel; includes team building and performance oversight.
• Hands-on: this is a boots-on-the-ground position, roll-up sleeves, step in, assist, back-up the QC team and operations.
• Conduct training related to QC process for affected staff.
• Reinforce a culture of safety and respect through training, leadership engagement Ensure inspections are completed on parts, assemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications.
• Ensure quality documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Identify, contain, and escalate quality issues that may impact delivery or product performance.
• Determine and carry out corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain visibility of product status throughout the QC and production process.
• Perform routine and periodic mechanical and electrical inspections/audits to ensure Production and QC teams meet all requirements.
• Oversee First Article Inspections and customer-specific inspection requirements.
• Collect, process, analyze data to track and report metrics, KPIs, and trends to leadership Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Project Management teams to resolve quality issues.
• Lead facility-level corrective actions for nonconformances and recurring defects.
• Support internal and external audits, process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience Supervising or Managing Quality Control or similar personnel.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in QC or manufacturing inspection.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with corrective actions and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; experience with ERP (Epicor) systems and SharePoint is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in quality engineering, technical or related field preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or certification preferred.
• The ability to maintain good working relationships with the Production Department, Safety Team, Quality Team, HR and Upper Management is a MUST

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build - it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment - and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.