Quality Control Lead

Quality Control Lead

The Quality Control Lead is responsible for both dimensional and visual inspection of products using blueprints, managing quality processes, and documenting all Non-Conforming products. The role involves inspecting every cable being sent out, maintaining an efficient Quality Control process, and reporting everything in the Quality Management System/ERP. Initially, the position involves solo inspections, but it will eventually lead a small team of 2-3 individuals.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of client needs and requirements and communicate them to production teams.
• Devise ways to improve manufacturing processes to ensure higher-quality goods.
• Assign tasks and check the work of Quality Control Technicians.
• Devise, improve, and review new specifications and procedures for products or processes, and train staff to use them.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 Standards.
• Report work progress and identified issues to the Quality Control Manager.
• Ensure legal obligations are followed and compliance with regulatory bodies and health and safety guidelines.
• Oversee product development procedures to identify any deviations from quality standards.
• Inspect the final output, compare it to the requirements, and approve or reject the final products.
• Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis.
• Gain feedback from clients, attend meetings, submit reports, and assist external auditors and inspectors.
• Inspect materials across all stages of production and remove defective items.
• Designate the reason for removal and report defects to the manager.
• Maintain calibration of quality control equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance of QA monitoring programs, including audits, controls, and other qualifiers.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement.
• Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, provincial, national, and international standards and legislation.
• Create and maintain QA control documentation.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in Quality Control Lead/Supervision in electronics or electrical.
• Understanding of blueprints and quality processes.
• Proficiency in Quality Assurance documentation.
• Experience in a control panel shop or electrical Oil and Gas equipment is beneficial.
• Compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 Standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Consideration given to candidates with 6+ years of QC/QA experience in Electronics and Electrical in lieu of Lead/Supervisor Experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly growing new startup location with the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Enjoy working in a nice, clean, air-conditioned shop that offers a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is an air-conditioned and well-maintained shop. The Quality Control Lead will be the sole person in the quality department, aside from the quality manager, responsible for all inspections. The position operates on a 1st Shift schedule from 7am to 3:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX 77064.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2025.