The Quality Inspection Lead provides leadership and work oversight to the final inspection team while leading initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality capabilities, safety, and overall performance within our organization. This role will also work closely with the manufacturing and distribution teams to ensure all stakeholders across the value stream are trained and coached with quality technology.
Primary Duties
- Evaluates and implements new inspection technology to grow our capabilities and efficiencies while maintaining our world class quality levels.
- Trains / coaches quality and manufacturing personnel on inspection tools and techniques.
- Performs inspection on manufactured and purchased components – including – but not limited to – PMI (positive material identification) via Niton gun, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), profilometer
- Ensures quality and standards are followed per drawing specifications/tolerances.
- Ensures material found out of specification is properly identified and quarantined for quality assurance.
- Ensures quality related / customer specific specifications are met – including Production Part Approved Process (PPAP) documentation.
- Develops staff through coaching/mentoring/training.
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards and adhering to legal regulations.
- Fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.
- Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Implement strategies to close performance gaps and achieve best-in-class status.
- Initiates corrective actions when necessary.
- Train new hires and perform refreshers as necessary.
Competencies
- Extensive inspection experience
- Weld inspection experience is preferred
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor a team
- Works well in a supportive, fast-paced team environment
- Machining inspection experience preferred
Culture
- Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention
- Accessible and approachable
- Collaborative team player
- Open to feedback, continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement.
- Respect confidentiality
- Embody our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence
Qualifications
- Five or more years’ experience in an inspection role
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- Able to perform the physical demands of the job such as:
- Safely navigating a manufacturing environment
- Extended periods of standing, walking, and some bending and stoping
- Using tools and equipment
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, phone, and computer equipment
- Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- 3-5 years experience with advanced measuring equipment (CMM, laser, augmented inspection, etc.)
- Keyence IM and FARO Inspection Arm experience a plus
- Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt experience is a plus.
- Familiar with blueprints, routers, and ERP system.
- Business Central is a plus.
Attendance Requirements
Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or other state or federal law to perform the essential job functions as listed above, you may request an accommodation in the interview process.
Full-time, day shift
Non-Exempt
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
