How to hire a quality control systems manager

How to hire a quality control systems manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step quality control systems manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a quality control systems manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new quality control systems manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a quality control systems manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect quality control systems manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of quality control systems managers.

   Type of Quality Control Systems Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Quality Control Systems Manager	Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.	$30-53
   Vice-President Of Quality	A vice president of quality is responsible for monitoring the quality performance and delivery of the company outputs and deliverables to serve customers and clients. Vice presidents of quality analyze the production and operational processes to ensure that everything adheres to the internal guidelines and regulations... Show more	$43-86
   Director Of Quality	In the manufacturing industry, a director of quality is primarily in charge of spearheading and overseeing the daily operations in a quality assurance department. They work to ensure that products adhere to the company's quality standards and industry regulations by conducting research and assessments, developing quality test systems, and reviewing reports... Show more	$47-87

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Site Safety
   • USACE
   • Analytical Procedures
   • Contract Compliance
   • QCM
   • Contractor Quality
   • CQC
   • Inspection Reports
   • Project Specifications
   • Control Plan
   • Visual Inspections
   • Design
   • Shop Drawings
   • Quality Control Systems

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead business system development in new aerospace start-up facility with industry-unique process concept.
   • Maintain daily reporting in USACE RMS/QCS system.
   • Ensure laboratory cGMP compliance with FDA regulations.
   • Document by report and/or photographic means using the USACE RMS / QCS software, inspections and observations of work in progress.
   • Plan, organize, and provide supervision and oversight for daily maintenance operations and activities in functional area of assignment.
   • Conduct failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) and develop control plans and flowcharts for production processes in all departments.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the quality control systems manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A quality control systems manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a quality control systems manager in North Dakota may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level quality control systems manager. Additionally, a quality control systems manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average quality control systems manager salary

   $84,576yearly

   $40.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level quality control systems manager salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 28, 2026

   Average quality control systems manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$89,532	$43
   2	California	$86,539	$42
   3	Texas	$85,675	$41
   4	New Jersey	$85,281	$41
   5	Tennessee	$72,458	$35
   6	Florida	$72,279	$35
   7	Illinois	$71,886	$35
   8	Alabama	$70,182	$34

   Average quality control systems manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Patterson-UTI Energy	$93,316	$44.86	4
   2	iGATE Global Solutions	$90,505	$43.51
   3	Gilbane Building Company	$89,960	$43.25	22
   4	Tata Group	$88,707	$42.65	63
   5	Virgin Hyperloop	$86,629	$41.65
   6	Kiss Products	$84,516	$40.63
   7	Accurate Products Mfg. Corp.	$83,830	$40.30
   8	CoBank	$82,756	$39.79
   9	Sanmina	$82,524	$39.67	23
   10	ARCH Art & Drafting Supply	$77,347	$37.19

4. Writing a quality control systems manager job description

   A good quality control systems manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a quality control systems manager job description:

   Quality control systems manager job description example

   About us:
   
   GE Renewable Energy's portfolio of solutions for hydropower generation includes the broadest range of hydro solutions and services: from water to wire, from individual equipment to complete turnkey solutions, for new plants and the installed base. At GE, we believe that the combination of our extensive hydro and digital intelligence makes GE Renewable Energy well-suited to serve the intense & ongoing energy transition. Smarter and more connected, GE's hydro plants no longer just generate power, they store it and deliver it to the grid with an unmatched level of predictability, flexibility and efficiency. GE is the largest player with 30% of globally installed base in hydro storage. The company's turbines and generators portfolio represent more than 25% of the total installed capacity worldwide and encompasses a wide range of solutions from 5 MW to 850 MW power per unit to meet a wide range of needs.
   
   Essential Responsibilities:
   
   * Be responsible to maintain the following documents; all letters, material submittals, shop drawing submittals, Schedules, all other project documentation
   * Be responsible to conduct at least three phases of control for each definable feature of the construction work as follows:
   * Performed prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work, after all required plans/documents/materials are approved/accepted, and after copies are at the work site.
   * This phase is accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work.
   * Perform daily checks to assure control activities, including control testing, providing continued compliance with contract requirements, until completion of the particular feature of work.
   * Record the checks in the CQC documentation. Conduct final follow-up checks and correct all deficiencies prior to the start of additional features of work which may be affected by the deficient work.
   * Conduct additional preparatory and initial phases on the same definable features of work ifthe quality of on-going work is unacceptable;
   * Be responsible for all quality aspects of the job(s), including the management of all Non-Conformity Cost of Quality (COQ), reporting to the customer as required.
   
   Requirements:
   
   * Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management
   * Minimum of 10 years construction experience on construction hydro power house (Francis or Kaplan runner).
   
   Desired Characteristics:
   
   * A person who can always work on construction site (in USA) during construction phase.
   * Must be familiar with EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) rules and manage local employee. (Norm EM-385)
   
   Additional Information
   
   GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
   
   GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
   
   As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
   
   Relocation Assistance Provided: No
   
   #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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5. Post your job

   To find the right quality control systems manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with quality control systems managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit quality control systems managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your quality control systems manager job on Zippia to find and recruit quality control systems manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit quality control systems managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new quality control systems manager

   Once you've found the quality control systems manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new quality control systems manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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