Lead, Quality Inspector

Position Summary:

Provides technical/operational support in quality of inspection methods, devices, and processes. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex quality problems, issues, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Evaluate and maintain quality of work performed by subordinates.

• Leads diagnostic troubleshooting, provides engineering design modifications suggestions, and assists with strengthening department documentation by reporting errors or changes in a timely manner.

• Read and understand blueprints and assembly instructions as defined by work documentation.

• Read and interpret diagrams, sketches, and blueprints to determine operations and required materials.

• Candidate must be exceptional at “hands-on” working environment, where s/he is not afraid to get their hands dirty

• Maintain inspection efficiencies and develop ways to increase output, and continuously improve the process to support production build schedules.

• Manages calibration database and schedules outside calibration house.

• Performs internal quality & compliance audits.

• Coordinates with Q.E. to perform AS9102 First Articles. 

• Collaborates with Engineering to resolve design issues.

• Provides daily information for managements walk through.

•Trains new employees in inspection methods and processes. 

• Ensures all inspection personnel follow company policies in the day-to-day operations.

• Keeps inspection personnel accountable for shop and equipment maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and security.

• Coordinates inspection priorities with production supervisor and planners.

• Drives the 5S program in inspection areas. 

• Must be flexible with assigned work outside of primary responsibilities.

• Performs complex mechanical and visual inspections.

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends.

Education:

Minimum high school diploma or GED; AA degree or technical certification preferred.

Experience: 

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience as a QA Inspector required
• 3 to 5 years as a Lead Inspector preferred

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write English as it relates to the job requirements
• Well organized and must be detailed oriented
• Motivated self-starter with high level of initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with associate team members, leadership, and customers
• Must lead by example by demonstrating accountable and professional behavior and maintain good performance records at all times
  Intermediate level computer skills
• Experience with all types of inspection equipment; Ex. CMM, Rockwell hardness inspection, surface roughness measurement instruments, surface plate inspection methods, comparator, borescope, electronic measuring (ex. Volts, Amps, Resistance, Continuity); torque tools.
• Knowledge of various welding methods preferrred (e.g. MIG, TIG, FCAW, SMAW, Laser, Electron Beam, Plasma etc.)
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extend periods of time.
• Ability to lift objects of 10 to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, Parts Manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.