Lead Quality Control Engineer

Hyper Solutions Inc • Richmond, VA

1d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Quality Control Engineer at Hyper Solutions is responsible for daily quality execution across multiple manufacturing locations in a fast-paced, custom production environment. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality, process control, and rapid issue resolution while maintaining throughput and customer commitments.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Business Management, Computer Science, or an equivalent business discipline.
• Minimum of five (5+) years of related experience, including managing third-party quality assurance.
• Minimum of two (2) years leading a team of Quality Control Engineers.
• Expertise with ERP systems is a must.
• Knowledge of MES, ERP, and PLM systems; MS Office Suite; FMEA and RCCA tools; ECO/ECN processes; BOM structures; QC checklist creation; and risk-based decision-making under production pressure.
• Experience leading continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean and 5S methodologies, where appropriate.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Electrical testing knowledge and/or experience.
• Experience in contract manufacturing quality assurance.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to multiple manufacturing sites.

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and a high level of organization.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional environment and efficiently in a remote work setting.
• Background in contract manufacturing quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing quality oversight across multiple manufacturing sites in the U.S., ensuring consistent execution of inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria.
• Act as the primary Quality Control owner for new product introductions and special projects.
• Work in tandem with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain on build readiness, quality inspection tracking, process control, drawing and specification interpretation, design-related quality concerns, and incoming material inspection.
• Manage and support site-level quality teams, providing technical guidance, issue escalation, and prioritization of daily quality activities.
• Apply and enforce engineering and customer quality requirements across complex, high-mix production builds.
• Track and report key quality metrics via MES. Identify recurring issues and drive systematic improvements.
• Lead real-time responses to production quality issues to minimize downtime and escapes.
• Ensure inspection plans, QC checklist release and development, QC documentation, and revisions.
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers with nonconforming material dispositions and execute root cause analysis using 8D and Fishbone problem-solving tools.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 compliance and provide support to the Quality Systems Engineer.
• Standardize inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and quality processes across all locations.
• Provide guidance on inspection techniques, defect evaluation, and documentation standards.
• Use data to prioritize quality initiatives.
• Learn automation to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor site Quality Control inspectors, technicians, and Quality Engineers.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match
• clear opportunities for professional growth and development as the company continues to scale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level