Quality Control Manager

Join CoolIT, an Ecolab Company

At CoolIT Systems, we are redefining data center cooling through innovative liquid cooling solutions that power the world's most advanced computing environments. We are seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead our quality inspection operations and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing organization.

About the Role

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for leading Quality Control activities across Incoming, In-Process, and Outgoing inspections. This role oversees a team of supervisors, engineers, and analysts while driving quality performance, process standardization, data-driven decision making, and digital transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will begin their employment at our Calgary, Alberta facility for initial onboarding and training before transitioning to our Dallas, Texas manufacturing site, where the role will be based long-term.

What's in it For You

• Health Benefits: Employer-provided benefits coveragebegins on the first day of the month following your date of hire. Employees can choose from a selection of medicals plans, along with dental and vision coverage, with premiums shared between the employer and employee.

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance: Employee-paid Life and Accidental & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage

• Disability Coverage: Employer-paid premiums for Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 2% employer-sponsored contribution.

• Paid Time Off: Three weeks of paid time off, six flex days, plus a one-week company-wide holiday shutdown.

• Professional Development: $1,000 annually to support professional development and continued learning.

• Work Environment: "Dress for Your Day" in a casual, professional workplace environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead IQC, IPQC, and OQC operations, ensuring quality standards are met throughout production.
• Manage and develop a team of Quality Supervisors, Engineers, and Systems personnel.
• Own and maintain Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and inspection requirements.
• Drive quality performance through data analytics, Power BI, and AI-enabled inspection tools.
• Oversee SPC, MSA, capability studies, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage MRB activities and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor key quality metrics, risks, and trends, providing visibility to leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement, process standardization, and a culture of quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of IQC, IPQC, OQC, QCPs, inspection standards, and MRB processes.
• Experience with SPC, MSA, capability analysis, and quality reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Python-based tools, or AI-driven inspection systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with AI/ML-based inspection technologies.
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

About CoolIT, An Ecolab Company

CoolIT Systems is the worldwide leader in scalable liquid cooling solutions for AI and high-performance computing. CoolIT's technology is trusted by global customers to deliver efficient and reliable cooling for the most demanding data center environments.

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Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits atjobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.