Fractional Quality Assurance & Quality Control Officer

The Alaka'i Leadership Group is supporting Stealth Manufacturing in their search for: Fractional Quality Assurance & Quality Control Officer | Stealth Manufacturing, Inc. | Savage, MN Part-Time / Contract | Hybrid | Flexible Hours | Competitive Pay, Based on Experience | Immediate Opening For nearly 50 years, Stealth Manufacturing has engineered and built the precision gas burner components and energy assemblies that quietly power the fireplaces, cooking equipment, and comfort systems found in homes and businesses across North America. We are not a vendor to our customers — we are their partner. Our proprietary equipment, disciplined craftsmanship, and relentless standard of excellence are why our customers have trusted us for decades. Our company is growing and quality is the foundation of our expansion. We are looking for a seasoned quality leader who can bring senior-level expertise to our floor on a fractional basis. THE OPPORTUNITY As our Fractional QA/QC Officer, you will lead Stealth's quality function part-time — setting the standard, building the systems, and holding the line on every part that leaves our facility. You will work directly with our CEO, Director of Operations, and production leadership, with real authority to shape how quality is defined, measured, and improved. This is a high-impact role for an experienced professional who wants to make a visible difference without a full-time commitment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Quality System Leadership — own, maintain, and continuously improve the QA/QC program, procedures, and documentation that govern how we build Inspection & Verification — define and oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection plans so only conforming parts reach our customers Nonconformance & CAPA — lead disposition of nonconforming material and drive root cause and corrective/preventive action to closure Scrap & Rework Reduction — establish baselines and KPIs for scrap, rework, and first-pass yield, and partner with Operations to improve them Supplier & Customer Quality — manage supplier quality expectations and serve as the voice of quality on customer complaints and returns Training & Culture — coach welders, machinists, and inspectors on quality standards and build a culture where stopping the line is respected

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

A documented, consistently followed QA/QC program from incoming material to final shipment Established baselines and measurable improvement in scrap, rework, and first-pass yield Timely, effective corrective action with root causes closed — not repeated Fewer customer complaints and returns, and stronger supplier performance A floor team that understands the standard and owns quality at every station

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

7+ years of quality assurance/quality control experience in precision manufacturing or fabrication Strong command of inspection methods, blueprint reading, and measurement tools (GD&T experience preferred) Hands-on experience with nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and CAPA Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems Welding and/or machining quality experience is a strong plus A credible, collaborative leadership style — able to coach the floor and advise executives

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

Structure: Part-time fractional engagement with a flexible weekly schedule Location: Hybrid — regular on-site presence at our Savage, MN facility, with remote work for documentation and reporting Start: Immediate

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Competitive pay, based on experience Real authority and executive visibility in an active growth and turnaround story Flexibility to balance this role with other commitments A leadership team that values quality, safety, and accountability Stealth Manufacturing — Precision. Partnership. Purpose. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Alaka'i Leadership Group