Quality Control Manager

Quality Control Manager

Job Code
16034

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Family
Quality Management

Job Level
L4

HSE Status
Safety-Sensitive

About Mesa Power Solutions
Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.
At Mesa, people come first. We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. values drive everything we do. We are:
Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.

 

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay 
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance

We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.

Employment Requirements
Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.

If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.
Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.

 

Job Summary
The Quality Control Manager owns the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Mesa’s quality control function across manufacturing and testing operations. This role leads quality personnel, establishes and enforces quality systems, and ensures compliance with internal standards, ISO requirements, and customer specifications. The Manager is accountable for quality performance, drives root cause resolution, and partners cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve product reliability and operational efficiency. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight to build scalable, repeatable quality processes and a high-performing team.

 

Essential Duties

• Manage and lead Quality Control team performance, ensuring alignment with departmental goals, production targets, and organizational quality objectives.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance metrics, providing clear visibility into quality performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Own resource planning and allocation, including staffing, workload prioritization, and daily execution to meet production and quality requirements.
• Support budget planning and cost management initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining quality standards.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across quality inspection, testing, and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Lead problem-solving efforts, including root cause analysis and CAPA, ensuring timely resolution of quality issues and prevention of recurrence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to align workflows, improve product quality, and reduce operational risk.
• Ensure compliance with Mesa standards, ISO requirements, and customer specifications, maintaining audit readiness at all times.
• Develop and grow team capability through coaching, training, performance feedback, and development planning.
• Provide regular reporting and escalate critical issues impacting quality, delivery, or safety to senior leadership in a timely manner.
• Support strategic initiatives, including new product introductions, process scaling, and operational readiness efforts.
• All other duties assigned.

Education
Required

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field from an accredited university and/or 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

 

Experience
Required

• 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• 3 years of leadership experience required; formal management experience preferred but strong lead/foreman level experience may be considered.

Preferred

• 2 years of formal management experience and /or strong lead/foreman level experience may be considered.
• Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.

 

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Preferred

• ASQ certification: ASQ CQT, CQI, CQE, CQA, or CMQ/OE, demonstrating advanced knowledge of quality systems, auditing, and continuous improvement.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and quality control processes, and their impact on overall business performance.
• Knowledge of performance metrics, KPI development, and reporting, with the ability to link quality outcomes to operational and financial results.
• Understanding of budgeting and resource planning principles, including labor planning and cost considerations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, CAPA).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems (QMS).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey expectations, provide feedback, and present performance insights to leadership.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including structured root cause analysis and decision-making in complex operational environments.
• Effective resource allocation and prioritization, balancing workload, staffing, and operational demands.
• Demonstrated performance management and team development skills, including coaching, accountability, and engagement.
• Strong decision-making capability, with the ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery considerations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Ability to manage and drive team performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and operational targets.
• Ability to lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives, developing scalable and standardized processes across quality operations.
• Ability to plan, allocate, and optimize resources, including staffing, workload prioritization, and tool utilization to meet business demands.
• Ability to manage and operate within budget constraints, balancing quality objectives with cost efficiency and resource utilization.
• Ability to develop, track, and report performance metrics, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and alignment with business objectives.
• Ability to proactively identify, communicate, and escalate risks or issues, providing clear recommendations and driving timely resolution.
• Ability to foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement, reinforcing expectations and driving team engagement.
• Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.

 

Culture Expectations

• Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
• Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching. 
• Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad. 
• Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
• Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.

 

Physical Demands

Constant

• Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• Hearing
• Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel

Frequent

• Talking
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking or moving throughout facility

Occasional

• Bending or stooping
• Squatting or crouching
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Occasionally required to walk and climb or balance

 

Working Conditions

Constant

• General manufacturing working conditions.

 

Equipment & Software

• Computer
• Phone
• Microsoft applications

 

Additional Job Requirements

• Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
• Possess a customer focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Willing to work Monday-Friday (set schedule).

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Less than 3 Direct Reports

Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V