Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager

Full-Time | In Person | Baton Rouge, LA

About Us

Safe Air Technology is a rapidly growing manufacturer of mission-critical and explosion-proof HVAC systems. We take pride in building high-quality, precision-engineered equipment—and we’re looking for individuals who take the same level of pride in their work.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Q/A/QC Manager to lead the quality team while working closely with Production, Engineering, Test, Supply Chain and Operations to improve product quality, reduce rework, strengthen accountability, and build sustainable quality processes as the company continues to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all safety initiatives across manufacturing, warehouse, and field support Lead and manage the QA/QC team, including Quality Inspectors and Quality Detail Technicians.
• Learn and evaluate current manufacturing processes to identity quality gaps, recurring defects, rework, and areas of risk
  
• Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Establish quality checkpoints throughout production so defects are identified at the source rather than during final inspection or test.
• Establish and manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, ensuring quality issues and documented, investigated, assigned, corrected, tracked and properly closed.
• Track NCRs and quality trends to identify recurring problems by department, process, product, or type of defect.

• Lead root cause analysis for significant or recurring quality issues and work with appropriate departments to determine why failures occurred.

• Develop and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate repeat quality failures.

• Create and improve quality procedures, SOPs, work instructions, inspection processes, checklists, and documentation based on actual manufacturing issues and lessons learned.

• Conduct and oversee in-process and final inspections of manufactured equipment.

• Ensure completed units meet engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards.

• Review drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and specifications to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and followed.

• Partner with Production leadership to reduce defects and rework and improve first-pass quality.

• Work closely with Engineering to resolve drawing, design, specification, and manufacturing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Purchasing regarding supplier quality issues and non-conforming materials.

• Support Testing and Commissioning by ensuring units are properly inspected and documented before and during testing.

• Review rework and failure data to determine where additional training, process changes, engineering clarification, or accountability may be needed.

• Develop and monitor quality KPIs, including NCRs, repeat defects, rework, first-pass yield, corrective action closure, and other appropriate quality metrics.

• Train employees and supervisors on quality expectations, workmanship standards, inspection requirements, and quality procedures.

• Conduct or support internal quality audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Promote a culture where quality is built into the manufacturing process rather than inspected only at the end.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support company operations and continued growth.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing quality experience preferred
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience developing or improving a Quality Management System (QMS) strongly preferred.

• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, CAPA, and root cause analysis.

• Working knowledge of quality improvement tools such as 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, and Continuous Improvement.
  
• Experience with industrial equipment, HVAC systems, electrical systems, fabrication, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and manufacturing documentation.

• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, inspection procedures, checklists, and quality documentation.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and translate findings into process improvements.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to establish accountability while working collaboratively across departments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or quality management systems preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or quality management systems preferred.

Why Join Safe Air Technology

At Safe Air Technology, you are not just joining a company. You are joining a team building highly specialized HVAC solutions for critical environments across the country. We are growing quickly and looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with us.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy technical problem solving, and want to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Important Note

Pay is based on experience and skill level. Any pay ranges listed by third-party job boards are estimates and may not reflect actual compensation.

Equal Employer Opportunity

Safe Air Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.