Quality Control Lead

Xometry (NASDAQ : XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

We are seeking a Quality Lead to join our team. The Quality Control Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of quality assurance within the production process, ensuring that products meet the highest standards of quality and comply with customer specifications. The Quality Lead will also be responsible for supplier quality, process improvement, and leading a team of quality engineers.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate the development and launch of products into production, ensuring quality standards are met throughout the process.
• Act as a liaison between the customer and the supplier company on quality issues.
• Ensure the transition from design to production through concurrent engineering activities with process engineers.
• Implement all changes to the production system related to product modifications.
• Ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Report all production risk analyses and associated action plans and capabilities.
• Lead product definition and development to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Apply the production management system and engineering change management, as well as quality tools and standards.
• Ensure that the main production stages are successfully completed on time and meet quality goals.
• Supplier interaction : auditing the supplier, identifying a list of improvements, and organizing and conducting quality improvement activities at the supplier.
• Receiving requirements from the customer : defining initial quality goals, developing a quality management plan, and ensuring these requirements are met.
• Managing the prototype development and production process : agreeing on additional part requirements, coordinating changes, and transferring information to the supplier company.
• Managing the mass production order process : monitoring the quality of each stage of the technological process and controlling the quality of finished products.
• Tracking goal achievement through subsequent risk assessments based on FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), special characteristics, capabilities, tolerance stacks, PPM, etc.
• Having the authority to stop any process or product delivery in case of serious noncompliance.
• Being responsible for compliance, perceived quality, and traceability of any parts supplied to the customer at all stages of development.
• Preparing and compiling PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) files and supporting the supplier&aposs quality engineer in sending initial samples, including process audit.
• Adhering to and promoting standard operating procedures and policies outlined in the FCS quality management system.
• Ensuring timely response to corrective actions in accordance with policies and procedures, including meeting customer response time requirements.
• Validation of 8D from the supplier and participation in the escalation process.
• Manage and mentor a team of quality engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems (ISO 9001, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and production efficiency.
• Analyze quality data and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures.
• Oversee the calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for quality issues.
• Provide training and support to production staff on quality control processes.

Requirements for applicants

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Language Skills - English C1 Required

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Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

For US based roles : Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Skills Required

Catia V5, Fmea, Cmm, Spc, Unigraphics, PCMM, Solidworks, Iso 9001, polyworks