Quality Control Manager

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration.

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators?

If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Our Team as a Quality Control Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control Manager to lead and develop our incoming quality control activities. This is a key role within our organization, ensuring that incoming materials and components meet quality requirements while supporting continuous improvement across our operations.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining product quality, driving process improvements, and supporting production through strong quality leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Incoming Quality Control

• Take overall responsibility for Incoming Quality Control (IQC) activities.
• Ensure all incoming materials, components, and products comply with established quality requirements and specifications.
• Investigate and manage supplier-related quality issues and non-conformances.
• Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns.

Process Development and Improvement

• Lead the implementation of new procedures and standards for incoming inspection processes.
• Continuously improve inspection methods, quality controls, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and quality documentation.
• Support supplier qualification and supplier quality improvement initiatives.

Quality Documentation

• Own and maintain controlled documents related to Quality Control activities.
• Ensure procedures, work instructions, forms, and records are current, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards and internal requirements.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Team Leadership

• Directly manage and develop one QC Technician.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support employee development.
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Operational Support

• Participate in daily production meetings and provide quality-related input.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality concerns and minimize disruptions.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Monitor quality performance and drive actions to improve product and process quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Quality.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience with incoming inspection processes and supplier quality management.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of incoming inspection methodologies, AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) sampling plans, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software systems.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Personal Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Structured and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A strong communicator with excellent collaboration skills.
• Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Capable of balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational responsibilities.

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to shape and improve our quality processes.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a significant impact on product quality and operational excellence.

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