Quality Control Manager - Precision Machining

Quality Control Manager - Precision Machining Location: West Chester, PA Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour Full-Time| On-Site| Weekend Availability Lead Quality. Drive Excellence.

Acero Precision is an industry-leading medical device manufacturer specializing in precision-machined components and assemblies. We are seeking a hands-on Quality Control Manager to lead inspection activities, support quality system compliance, and partner closely with manufacturing teams to ensure every product meets customer expectations.

This role combines technical quality expertise with leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing inspections, interpreting blueprints and GD&T, supporting ISO compliance initiatives, and mentoring quality personnel in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• We offer defined career advancement opportunities for employees seeking long-term growth within our organization
• Competitive premium pay for 1st shift
• 2nd Shift Differential : Additional 15% + hourly rate available
• 3rd Shift Differential : Additional 30% + hourly rate available
• Overtime hours available
• Weekend premiums available
• Multiple health insurance plans, including a no-cost HSA health plan for eligible employees.
• Affordable Dental, and Vision benefits
• 100% Paid Uniforms
• 401k with employer match
• Paid training on advanced CNC programming software
• Relocation assistance
• This role offers 100 hours of PTO in the first year, with PTO increasing at defined service milestones.
• 7 paid holidays every year
• State-of-the-art , climate-controlled facility with 5-axis and Swiss turning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free confidential support services to employees and their families.
• Access to our Wellness Coach Program

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of quality experience in precision machining, CNC manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, or a related environment
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Experience using precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, and optical inspection tools
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 quality systems
• Previous leadership, supervisory, training, or mentoring experience preferred

What You'll Do

• Lead daily quality operations for precision-machined medical device components and assemblies.
• Review scheduled jobs and verify revisions, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, processing sheets, and quality documentation.
• Perform and oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs), in-process inspections, and final inspections.
• Support machinists and production personnel by providing technical quality guidance and inspection support.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition decisions.
• Investigate non-conformances (NCRs), customer complaints, and quality performance.
• Support corrective and preventative action initiatives to improve quality performance.
• Maintain calibration records, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 compliance through audits, documentation reviews, and quality system maintenance.
• Train, mentor, and develop inspectors and manufacturing personnel on quality procedures and best practices.

Your Impact

• Ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality throughout the organization.
• Strengthen quality systems and inspection processes.
• Support successful customer audits and certification activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and operational performance.
• Serve as key resource between Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 5+ years of quality experience within a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Experience performing FAIs and production inspections.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both leadership and hands-on technical capacities.

Preferred

• CNC machining or Swiss machining experience.
• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• ISO 13485 experience
• Experience leading quality teams or supervising personnel.
• ASQ certification (CQI, CQT, CQE) preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred but not required.

Join Acero Precision

At Acero Precision, quality is more than a department - it's a commitment. Join a team where your expertise, leadership, and attention to detail directly contribute to products that improve lives around the world.

Apply today and help shape the future of precision manufacturing.

Acero Precision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acero Precision does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. *Principals only. Recruiters please do not apply on behalf of your candidates to Acero Precision job posts. All applications and/or contact information submitted are kept on file and are the property of Acero Precision. Please note recruiting fees will not be honored with candidate applications submitted by recruiters.