Quality Control Manager

Socket.dev; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Titusville, FL is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the QA team, define quality standards and supervise testing to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.

The role partners with product development, engineering, and manufacturing to embed quality across the lifecycle, drive continuous improvement, and maintain calibration programs. Strong data analysis and ISO knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quality-related field; 5-10 years in quality control with leadership and data analysis
• Deep understanding of QMS and its relation to customer satisfaction and expectations
• Knowledge of GD&T and technical training to interpret drawings and tolerances

Responsibilities

• Devise quality standards and procedures that define quality guidelines, policies, and techniques for products and processes
• Manage product testing implementation and analyze results to identify defects and ensure specifications are met
• Collaborate with product development, engineering, and manufacturing to integrate quality throughout the product lifecycle
• Analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement based on customer feedback and efficiency gains
• Verify compliance with industry regulations and internal policies relevant to quality requirements
• Establish and oversee a preventive maintenance program for gauges and calibrated equipment
• Monitor audits and reviews to minimize risk and uphold established quality standards
• Hire, lead, and train QA department staff to build a high-performing quality team
• Motivate and mentor team members to achieve quality and efficiency goals
• Provide updates and recommendations to senior management and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure safety and ISO compliance requirements are met

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

GD&T Knowledge

ISO Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality / related field

5-10 years in Quality Control

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB TITLE: Quality Control Manager

Required Education: College Special Training Needed: Technical training and complete understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. (GD & T)

Experience Required: Required a Bachelor Degree and/ or 5-10 years in quality Control, with competency in policy, procedure, leadership, technical expertise, and data analysis of which at least 3 years be in the quality administration realm. Must have an in-depth understanding of Quality Management system (QMS) and how they relate to customer satisfaction/expectations.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The role requires a meticulous approach to detail and a commitment to upholding KAC's reputation for precision and performance.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

• Devise quality standards and procedures that define and establish quality guidelines, policies, and techniques that products and processes must adhere to.
• Manage the implementation of product testing with ability to analyze results of said testing. Identify defects to ensure products meet specifications and are free of errors.
• Interact with other departments to include but not limited to product development, engineering, and manufacturing with intent to integrate quality into the product’s complete duration.
• Analyze performance data with intent to uphold continuous improvement to include customer feedback and suggesting improvements that would enhance both product quality and process productivity.
• Verify that product and processes fulfill applicable industry regulations, internal policies and procedures to include contact requirements as they pertain to quality requirements.
• Establish and oversee a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for gauges, ensuring all measuring equipment and services are calibrated at defined intervals to maintain accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
• Monitors internal, external audits, and reviews identify potential discrepancies to ensure establish standards are being adhered to the intent of minimizing risk as it pertains to quality.
• Hire, lead, and train where applicable, the QA departments personnel; in efforts of producing a team and environment focused on achieving quality goals and continuous improvements.
• Motivate, coach, mentor department team members to achieve individual and team performance goals, emphasizing quality and efficiency to maintain high performance and engagement.
• Provide updates, feedback, and recommendations to senior management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and scalable growth.
• Proficient in using computers, emails, and Microsoft Suite.
• Stay current with technologies, tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Ensure safety and ISO compliance requirements are being met.
• Highly-effective written and verbal communication skills
• Performs other duties assigned by senior management.
• Maintain 100% ISO compliance.

Physical Demands

Seeing-Excellent Speaking-Required Hearing-Required Standing-Often Walking-Constantly Sitting-Occasionally Lifting- Occasionally Carrying- Occasionally Pushing- Occasionally Pulling- Occasionally Climbing- Occasionally Balancing-Frequently Twisting- Occasionally Reaching- Occasionally Grasping/Handling- Occasionally Stooping/Crouching-Rarely Kneeling-Rarely Crawling-rarely

Environment Conditions:

Inside: 90%; Outside: 10% Temperature Conditions: Controlled- in excess of 70-degree-occasionally

Communication skills/related responsibilities

English:

• Speaking-Fluent
• Read-Fluent
• Write-Fluent