Lead Quality Control Engineer
Roadrunner StudiosAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Full Time
Posted March 20, 2026
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Job Description
The Lead Quality Control Engineer will oversee and develop quality control processes to ensure the production of high-performance, cost-competitive graphite for energy and manufacturing applications, supporting the company's scaling from lab to commercial production.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee quality control processes for graphite production
- Develop and implement quality assurance standards and procedures
- Identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues in manufacturing
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure product quality
- Conduct inspections and testing to verify product specifications
- Maintain documentation related to quality control activities
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Lead Quality Control Engineer or in a similar senior quality engineering role with at least 5 years of relevant experience in advanced materials or manufacturing industries.
- Extensive knowledge of quality control processes, methodologies, and standards applicable to high-performance materials, including experience with laboratory testing and scale-up from lab experimentation to commercial production.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance systems, including development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems (QMS).
- Experience leading and managing quality control teams, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of quality processes and contribute to the technical direction of a manufacturing or research environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Physical ability to perform quality inspections and testing as required in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation
Full range of benefits including a health care stipend
Equity in a fast-growing startup
Supportive and flexible work environment
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Opportunity to grow quickly inside the company
Technical ownership and autonomy
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