Quality Control Lead

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development and launch of products into production, ensuring quality standards are met throughout the process.
• Act as a liaison between the customer and the supplier company on quality issues.
• Ensure the transition from design to production through concurrent engineering activities with process engineers.
• Implement all changes to the production system related to product modifications.
• Ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Report all production risk analyses and associated action plans and capabilities.
• Lead product definition and development to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Apply the production management system and engineering change management, as well as quality tools and standards.
• Ensure that the main production stages are successfully completed on time and meet quality goals.
• Supplier interaction: auditing the supplier, identifying a list of improvements, and organizing and conducting quality improvement activities at the supplier.
• Receiving requirements from the customer: defining initial quality goals, developing a quality management plan, and ensuring these requirements are met.
• Managing the prototype development and production process: agreeing on additional part requirements, coordinating changes, and transferring information to the supplier company.
• Managing the mass production order process: monitoring the quality of each stage of the technological process and controlling the quality of finished products.
• Tracking goal achievement through subsequent risk assessments based on FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), special characteristics, capabilities, tolerance stacks, PPM, etc.
• Having the authority to stop any process or product delivery in case of serious noncompliance.
• Being responsible for compliance, perceived quality, and traceability of any parts supplied to the customer at all stages of development.
• Preparing and compiling PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) files and supporting the supplier's quality engineer in sending initial samples, including process audit.
• Adhering to and promoting standard operating procedures and policies outlined in the FCS quality management system.
• Ensuring timely response to corrective actions in accordance with policies andprocedures, including meeting customer response time requirements.
• Validation of 8D from the supplier and participation in the escalation process.
• Manage and mentor a team of quality engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems (ISO 9001, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and production efficiency.
• Analyze quality data and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures.
• Oversee the calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for quality issues.
• Provide training and support to production staff on quality control processes.

Requirements for applicants

Qualifications:

• Higher technical education — engineer, quality engineer, process engineer, design engineer, or similar.
• At least 10 years of experience as a quality head responsible for quality metrics in production in a manufacturing setup (Aerospace or Automotive preferred).
• Expert knowledge of quality standards, documentation, the manufacturing process of parts, the production process, and equipment.
• Knowledge of various metal post-processing techniques.
• Knowledge of various construction materials and their mechanical properties: metals, plastics, and composites.
• High conversational and written level of English.
• Willingness and desire to work in a fast-growing business environment, and readiness to adapt.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a quality team.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and auditing processes (ISO 9001, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in using various measuring devices and inspection equipment (Laser Tracker, PCMM, CMM, etc.).
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and FMEA.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive actions to completion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Able to multitask, meet deadlines, and support all supplier quality-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the automotive or aerospace industry.
• Internal auditor certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001, AQAP 2110).
• Experience with Verisurf X, Catia V5, Unigraphics, Polyworks, ThinkDesign, and SolidWorks.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Experience in GD&T - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.