Quality Inspection & Metrology Manager

A day in the life

As the Quality Inspection & Metrology Manager, you own the full spectrum of Quality Control activities—inspection and metrology—serving as the subject matter expert for all inspection (non-NDT) and measurement practices. You orchestrate people, process, and technology so product conformity is proven early, issues are contained fast, and records flow cleanly to Quality Assurance.

• Start by confirming calibration coverage is current and aligned to industry standards so production and inspection can proceed without interruption.
• Review in-process inspection data to verify conformity as early in the build as possible and redeploy resources to maximize inspection effectiveness.
• Assess nonconformance reports to ensure they are documented accurately and on time, with affected product contained and traced.
• Check that final production records are complete and accurate, ready for Quality Assurance processing.
• Prepare for or support regulatory audits and ensure inspection procedures and evidence align to applicable standards.
• Walk the floor to monitor adherence to manufacturing and inspection processes—coaching and correcting where needed.
• Meet with your team to align training plans, close skill gaps, and sustain high morale and engagement.

How you'll measure success

• Inspection processes catch issues early and verify product conformity at the earliest practical stage.
• Inspection resources and technologies are deployed for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Nonconformances are accurately recorded in a timely manner, and affected product is contained.
• Appropriate inspection technologies are available and in use to streamline inspections.
• Calibration activities meet industry standards and are executed on schedule to support operations.
• Final production records are complete, accurate, and primed for Quality Assurance.
• Regulatory audits are supported per applicable regulatory bodies and standards.
• Adherence to manufacturing and inspection processes is continuously monitored and corrected when necessary.

What you'll lead

• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of planning-stage inspection methods and eliminate redundancy or non–value-added work.
• Serve as the metrology advisor to Quality Assurance.
• Establish controls and KPIs to track departmental performance and direct-report goals.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and vision.
• Lead the QC organization and cultivate high morale and engagement among QC personnel.
• Own the Quality Control training program to ensure training is targeted, effective, and operation-appropriate.
• Document each inspector’s capabilities, track progress, and set training goals to close skill gaps.
• Continuously expand knowledge of inspection philosophies and technologies to keep GTC capabilities aligned with the industries we serve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years in quality-related disciplines, preferably in manufacturing.
• Supervisory experience leading a technical function; defense-based manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven record completing quality improvement initiatives and projects.

Core proficiencies

• GD&T
• Quality Control experience
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Blueprint Reading

Tools you’ll use

• Quality Control Software

Collaboration

Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, management, and customer representatives.