Mid Level Quality Control Lead Jobs
Mid level quality control lead jobs go to professionals ready to own inspection processes end to end, mentor junior team members, and drive quality decisions with limited oversight. Openings are concentrated across Construction & Real Estate, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, and employers like Jobot, Dassault Falcon Jet, and Ryan Companies US hiring at this level now.
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Company Overview: Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.
Job Summary: The Quality Control Team Leader is responsible for leading and overseeing Quality Control operations during the night shift to ensure products meet Whirlwind's quality standards, industry requirements, and customer expectations. This position provides direction, training, and support to Quality Control team members while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The Quality Control Team Leader reports directly to the Quality Control Manager and works closely with production leadership to maintain quality standards and support daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee Quality Control operations during the night shift, ensuring team members understand and follow the Quality Control Program.
- Schedule, assign, and coordinate the work of Quality Control Inspectors to ensure proper department coverage and support production needs.
- Perform and oversee visual inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, welds, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards, specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while establishing accountability and achievable action plans across the Quality Control team.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members while maintaining accountability for the quality of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Qualify and train welders and fitters in accordance with Whirlwind's quality requirements and Metal Building Industry standards.
- Support welding procedures, weld testing, and non-destructive testing activities to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to resolve quality concerns, maintain strong working relationships, and support on-time delivery.
- Identify and resolve quality issues, overcome obstacles, and implement solutions that support production goals and customer expectations.
- Support plant quality initiatives and accreditation requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and building codes.
- Communicate quality concerns, inspection findings, and outstanding issues to the Quality Control Manager to ensure proper follow-up and continuity between shifts.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Minimum of 1 year working in a lead or supervisory role.
- Experience performing visual inspections of welds, structural components, and fabricated products.
- Experience coordinating, managing, and implementing quality plans to support plant accreditation as an approved fabricator, including IAS AC472 requirements and applicable building codes.
- Working knowledge of AISC tolerances, fabrication methods, and industry standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to train, coach, and develop team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work the assigned night shift schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with UT Level I or Level II testing, including documented training hours and testing qualifications.
- Ability to provide ongoing technical training and development to Quality Control team members.
Benefits: This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health
Company Overview: Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.
Job Summary: The Quality Control Team Leader is responsible for leading and overseeing Quality Control operations during the night shift to ensure products meet Whirlwind's quality standards, industry requirements, and customer expectations. This position provides direction, training, and support to Quality Control team members while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The Quality Control Team Leader reports directly to the Quality Control Manager and works closely with production leadership to maintain quality standards and support daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee Quality Control operations during the night shift, ensuring team members understand and follow the Quality Control Program.
- Schedule, assign, and coordinate the work of Quality Control Inspectors to ensure proper department coverage and support production needs.
- Perform and oversee visual inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, welds, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards, specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while establishing accountability and achievable action plans across the Quality Control team.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members while maintaining accountability for the quality of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Qualify and train welders and fitters in accordance with Whirlwind's quality requirements and Metal Building Industry standards.
- Support welding procedures, weld testing, and non-destructive testing activities to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to resolve quality concerns, maintain strong working relationships, and support on-time delivery.
- Identify and resolve quality issues, overcome obstacles, and implement solutions that support production goals and customer expectations.
- Support plant quality initiatives and accreditation requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and building codes.
- Communicate quality concerns, inspection findings, and outstanding issues to the Quality Control Manager to ensure proper follow-up and continuity between shifts.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Minimum of 1 year working in a lead or supervisory role.
- Experience performing visual inspections of welds, structural components, and fabricated products.
- Experience coordinating, managing, and implementing quality plans to support plant accreditation as an approved fabricator, including IAS AC472 requirements and applicable building codes.
- Working knowledge of AISC tolerances, fabrication methods, and industry standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to train, coach, and develop team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work the assigned night shift schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with UT Level I or Level II testing, including documented training hours and testing qualifications.
- Ability to provide ongoing technical training and development to Quality Control team members.
Benefits: This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health
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Mid Level Quality Control Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level quality control lead job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight processes you improved, audits you led, and defect rates you reduced. Mid level roles want candidates who can operate independently, train others, and make quality calls without constant supervision. Tailor your resume to show measurable impact, such as fewer escapes, faster cycle times, or successful compliance outcomes, and emphasize cross-functional collaboration.
Which companies hire mid level quality control leads?
Companies hiring mid level quality control leads right now include Jobot, Dassault Falcon Jet, and Ryan Companies US, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you will typically find openings at manufacturers, medical device companies, food and beverage producers, and contract organizations that need experienced leads who can run quality systems with minimal direction.
Are there remote mid level quality control lead jobs?
Yes, though most quality control lead roles require some on-site presence due to the hands-on nature of inspections and audits. About 3% of mid level quality control lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in document control, supplier quality, and quality systems roles that do not require physical product inspection.
How do I move up to a mid level quality control lead role?
Moving into mid level means building a record of independent ownership over your first few years. Focus on leading audits, writing and revising SOPs, and taking responsibility for quality outcomes on specific product lines or processes. Earning a certification such as CQI or CQE and demonstrating that you can coach others signals readiness to step into a lead role with broader accountability.
Which industries hire the most mid level quality control leads?
Mid Level quality control lead roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they operate under strict regulatory or customer quality standards that require experienced professionals who can own compliance, manage inspections, and lead continuous improvement efforts day to day.