Quality Control Manager

About the role

The Quality Control Manager leads the QC function, ensuring compliance with API standards and driving continuous improvement across inspection processes. This senior leadership position combines strategic oversight with hands‑on inspection responsibilities to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QC team, including supervisors, engineers, and inspectors.
• Drive functional KPIs such as NCR closure, rejection reduction, and audit performance.
• Own and implement root‑cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with API Q1 and other applicable industry standards.
• Develop and standardize QC processes, work instructions, and inspection strategies.
• Oversee inspection planning and execution across all production stages.
• Manage third‑party inspections and customer quality requirements.
• Maintain calibration, traceability, and compliance of all measurement systems.
• Partner with operations and engineering to resolve quality issues and improve processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 + years of experience in quality control roles.
• At least 5 years of people‑management experience leading QC teams.
• Experience working in an API‑regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles, inspection methods, and machining processes.
• Proven track record in RCA, CAPA, and process improvement.
• Experience managing QC KPIs, audits, and quality systems.
• Ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.

Required skills

• API Q1 standards
• Root‑cause analysis (RCA)
• Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Inspection methods
• Machining processes
• Calibration of measurement equipment
• Traceability and measurement system management