Quality Control Manager

Job Title : Quality Control Manager Location : Salt Lake City, UT Salary 90-120K HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions — including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment — are made solely by the hiring organization. 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 About HRforGrowth: HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients — from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity: In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic. HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws — including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices.