Lead Quality Control
Medical Manufacturing Technologies(MMT)
- Chattanooga, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
⏳ Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Manufacturing | Plastic Extrusion | ISO 13485 EnvironmentAt MMT, we specialize in automation, handling systems, custom tooling, and contract services, setting the standard for excellence in manufacturing. As a Lead Quality Control professional, you’ll play a key role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. This is a dynamic, solutions-driven environment where your expertise in quality systems, auditing, and process improvement will be valued and developed.Are you a detail-oriented quality professional with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement? We are seeking a Lead Quality Control professional to join our Chattanooga team and play a critical role in ensuring compliance, supporting production excellence, and maintaining customer confidence.This position requires strong critical thinking, decision making, and time management skills. You’ll work independently and in small teams, with frequent communication across all levels of the facility as well as with customer representatives.Key Responsibilities
- Serve as emergency Final Inspector (evaluation, bagging, labeling, PCD review and completion).
- Lead or assist in resolving customer complaints and internal failures, including sort/rework oversight.
- Support and sometimes lead improvement projects across QA, Production, Operations, and Engineering.
- Assist Quality Manager with PPAP/NPI projects (GRR/MSA, Control Plans, FMEA/PFMEA, Process Flows, Capability Studies).
- Manage QMS documentation including NCRs, CAPA, calibration and preventive maintenance records.
- Maintain and update QMS logs and records as needed.
- Conduct internal audits and assist with ISO and customer audits.
- Provide quality assurance training for inspectors, operators, and other personnel as needed.
- Collect and monitor process data (BSC, ultrasonic devices, PCDs).
- Fill in for the Quality Manager when required.
- Potentially assist with FDA compliance activities if regulatory experience is present.
- 2+ years as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing, or 5+ years as a Quality Technician in manufacturing.
- Experience in regulated environments (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485). ISO 13485 experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum 2 years as an internal auditor in a regulated environment.
- Proficiency in product inspection tools (pin gages, micrometers, calipers, rulers). CMM or vision system experience is a plus.
- At least 1 year supporting PPAP/NPI projects.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Background in plastics manufacturing (extrusion, injection molding, refinement) is highly desirable.
- Associate degree or higher preferred (relevant experience may be considered in place of degree).
- Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt) and ASQ certifications (QE, Auditor, Inspector, Technician) are highly valued.
MMT is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
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