Quality Control Lead

FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity, logistics, advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 3 quality standards, certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients.

The Quality Control Lead is responsible for developing, managing, and enforcing quality assurance and quality control practices within a high ‑ performance maintenance environment. This role ensures that all maintenance activities , mechanical, electrical, and structural — meet required workmanship, safety, documentation, and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement across the maintenance workforce.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality control programs supporting maintenance, repair, and modification activities

Lead and mentor maintenance personnel in the proper application of quality standards, inspection criteria, and verification procedures

Establish and monitor quality performance expectations across all maintenance functions

Conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations of maintenance processes, tools, documentation, and completed work packages

Validate that repairs, component replacements, and system modifications meet defined quality standards and workmanship requirements

Review maintenance logs, checklists, and technical documentation for completeness and accuracy

Apply and enforce workmanship standards, including: J ‑ STD ‑ 001, IPC ‑ A ‑ 610, IPC ‑ A ‑ 620

Use current Non ‑ Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications to perform inspections, identify defects, and verify the integrity of materials and components

Ensure maintenance personnel understand and correctly apply these standards in daily technical work.

Identify quality issues, non ‑ conformances, and trends that impact maintenance performance.

Lead root ‑ cause analyses and implement corrective and preventative actions

Introduce process improvements to enhance accuracy, safety, efficiency, and documentation quality.

Support the proper execution and verification of preventative maintenance activities

Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are documented correctly and validated through quality checks.

Collaborate with maintenance supervisors to embed quality checkpoints into daily maintenance operations

Provide training and mentorship to technicians and inspectors on quality requirements, inspection techniques, and workmanship standards

Support qualification tracking and competency development for maintenance and quality personnel.

Promote a culture of precision, accountability, and quality awareness

Ensure all maintenance and inspection actions conform to established safety procedures and operational policies

Identify potential hazards related to workmanship, tooling, material condition, or procedural lapses and implement corrective measures

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission focus across the team

Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

High School Degree Required

Licenses & Certifications:

Active Secret Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance for facility, vessel, or platform access.

Must possess current Non ‑ Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications

Experience:

Five (5) or more years performing maintenance, repair, or modification of aircraft or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems

Five (5) years of concurrent experience supervising maintenance and repair activities in these environments

Strong technical background with direct exposure to inspection, verification, and maintenance quality standards

Extensive experience developing, implementing, and managing quality control programs within a maintenance environment.

Essential familiarity with: J ‑ STD ‑ 001, IPC ‑ A ‑ 610, IPC ‑ A ‑ 620

Proven ability to identify quality issues, analyze root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.

Technical training in mechanical systems, quality assurance, inspection methods, or related maintenance disciplines preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to lead quality teams and collaborate effectively with maintenance leadership.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings, preparing reports, and coaching personnel

High attention to detail and the ability to maintain objectivity during inspections.

High level problem-solving and communication skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to work with various levels of personnel including senior leadership

Use of Microsoft Office software applications to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other:

This position includes physical activity, personnel must be able to work in environments with the following conditions: repetitive motion, ventilated spaces, heavy lifting, traversing ladders and inclines/declines, climbing/crawling/navigating small and confined spaces, working in kneeling positions, frequent standing, working in hot workspaces due to natural or manmade environments