Role DescriptionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Quality Control Lead to oversee quality inspection activities, strengthen quality assurance processes, and ensure that products, materials, and operational outputs meet established standards and specifications. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to maintain consistent quality throughout production and operational processes.
In this role, you will coordinate quality control activities, guide inspection personnel, investigate non-conformities, and work closely with production, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to address quality issues. You will help establish effective inspection procedures, improve defect prevention, maintain accurate quality documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily quality control activities, ensuring inspections and testing are completed according to approved procedures and specifications.
- Develop, review, and maintain quality inspection plans, checklists, work instructions, and quality control documentation.
- Monitor incoming materials, work-in-progress items, and finished products to verify compliance with technical and quality requirements.
- Guide quality inspectors and team members in inspection methods, defect identification, sampling procedures, and reporting standards.
- Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conforming products to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring defects and improve overall quality performance.
- Analyze quality metrics, defect trends, inspection results, and rejection rates to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns and prevent defects at their source.
- Ensure inspection equipment and measuring instruments are properly maintained, calibrated, and suitable for their intended use.
- Support internal audits, external assessments, customer inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Maintain accurate records of inspection results, non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and quality performance indicators.
- Verify that production processes and finished products meet applicable specifications, contractual requirements, and internal quality standards.
- Participate in supplier quality assessments and assist with resolving material or component quality issues.
- Communicate quality expectations, inspection findings, and improvement requirements to relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Promote consistent application of quality procedures and encourage a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Support the implementation of quality management systems and improvement methodologies to strengthen process reliability.
- Prepare regular quality reports and present findings, risks, and recommended actions to relevant management personnel.
Qualifications
- * A diploma or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Strong understanding of quality control principles, inspection techniques, defect prevention, and non-conformance management.
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and relevant industry-specific standards.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis methods, including the 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Understanding of statistical process control (SPC), sampling methods, measurement systems, and quality performance indicators.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, product specifications, inspection criteria, and testing requirements.
- Familiarity with corrective and preventive action processes, internal audits, and quality documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to analyze quality data and prepare reports.
- Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills when working with inspection teams and cross-functional departments.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical reasoning, and practical problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize inspection activities, manage competing deadlines, and respond effectively to quality concerns.
- A commitment to safety, accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Relevant quality management training or certifications, such as ISO 9001 internal auditor or Six Sigma, are advantageous.
- The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with effective team coordination and a proactive approach to quality improvement. They can identify potential risks, implement practical corrective measures, and help maintain consistent standards across processes, products, and operational activities.
