Quality Control Manager

Tempco Manufacturing • Full-time • United States • $116,000 - $143,000 / year • 3m ago

As the Quality Control Manager (QMR), you'll lead the company's quality management and compliance efforts, ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. You'll serve as the Quality Management Representative, driving continuous improvement initiatives, overseeing audits, developing quality systems, and leading a team dedicated to maintaining excellence throughout the manufacturing process.

This is a highly visible leadership role that combines quality assurance, regulatory compliance, team development, and operational improvement.

A Day in the Life:

Serve as the Quality Management Representative (QMR), ensuring the Quality Management System (QMS) is effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved
Define, deploy, monitor, and manage QMS processes while partnering with departments across the organization to ensure compliance and effectiveness
Lead internal audits and prepare for customer, regulatory, and certification audits
Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 13485, and other applicable quality and regulatory standards
Develop, maintain, and control quality manuals, procedures, records, and supporting documentation
Analyze quality metrics, audit findings, production data, and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities
Present quality performance reports, audit results, and corrective action recommendations to senior leadership
Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives and root cause investigations
Oversee inspection activities for incoming materials, inprocess production, and finished products
Monitor the effectiveness of quality control systems and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and product quality
Generate and review reports related to nonconformances, production quality, root cause analyses, and quality trends
Manage, coach, schedule, and develop quality department personnel
Train employees on quality standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance best practices
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and other departments to resolve quality concerns and improve processes
Stay current on industry standards, regulatory requirements, emerging technologies, and quality management best practices
Ensure adherence to OSHA safety requirements and company safety procedures
Support production teams during peak periods to help achieve customer delivery commitments
Perform other related duties as assigned

You're a Great Fit If You:

Are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
Enjoy leading teams and developing people
Have a strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and regulatory standards
Can analyze data and translate findings into actionable improvements
Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
Take ownership of quality performance and drive accountability
Thrive in a fastpaced manufacturing environment where problemsolving is part of every day

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
58 years of quality management or related manufacturing quality experience preferred
35 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Working knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 13485, and quality auditing principles
Strong analytical, problemsolving, and root cause investigation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and timemanagement abilities
Proficiency in quality reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance

Physical Requirements:

Ability to see and hear effectively, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Ability to frequently stand, walk, move throughout the facility, and perform inspections
Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, and operating equipment and inspection tools
Ability to maintain focus while reviewing detailed documentation and quality records
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Why Work With Us?

Join a growing manufacturing organization where quality is a core value and continuous improvement drives success. In this leadership role, you'll have the opportunity to shape quality systems, influence company-wide processes, develop talented team members, and make a direct impact on customer satisfaction, compliance, and operational excellence.

Department: Quality

Hire Type: Full-Time

Pay: $116 – 143K

Location: Saint Paul, MN

About Tempco Manufacturing

Tempco Manufacturing is a 3rd generation, family held company, founded in 1945. We are a leading manufacturer of custom metal stampings and custom sheet metal fabrication. We work in just about every industry including: aerospace, medical devices, electronic compenents, lighting, hardware, automotive, industrial equipment, and firearms manufacturing. Over the years, we have continued to grow as a company and add employees for existing and new positions. We offer full-time and part-time employment as well as internship opportunities. We are committed to the growth and success of our employees.