Quality Control Inspection Leader
hace 11 días
Arlington
Job Description Job Description: Quality Control Inspection Leader Department: Quality Reports To: Quality Manager / Sr. Quality Engineer The Quality Control Inspector leader is responsible for supervising day-to-day inspection activities within the manufacturing plant to ensure products meet defined quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory and industry standards. This role leads a team of Quality Control Inspectors, ensures consistent application of inspection methods, and supports continuous improvement across production processes. Key Responsibilities Supervision & Leadership • Supervise, train, and coach Quality Control Inspectors and Technicians (X-Ray Technicians, IPC Technicians) across assigned., • Collaborate, coordinate and report effectively across other shifts with the Quality teams the activities conducted during the working shift., • Assign inspection tasks and ensure adequate coverage to support production schedules., • Monitor inspector performance and provide feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations., • Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Ensure in-process, and final inspections are performed according to approved inspection plans, work instructions, and specifications., • Review and approve inspection results, inspection reports, and quality records for accuracy and completeness., • Verify the proper use of measuring and test equipment (M&TE) and compliance with calibration requirements., • Support first article inspections (FAI), PPAP, Quality Alerts or equivalent customer-specific requirements as applicable., • Ensure identification, segregation, and control of nonconforming material (Defect Log, CMES, MRB controls) and report to Quality Engineering., • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues, including customer complaints and internal defects., • Coordinate re-inspection and disposition activities (use-as-is, rework, scrap)., • Follows the Escalation plan with Quality Engineering or Quality Management, proposing and executing Containment activities., • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, ISO 9001 requirements, and customer-specific quality standards., • Support internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits by providing inspection records and evidence., • Track and report key quality metrics (defect rates, inspection yield, rework, scrap)., • Ensure Defect logs (DMT logs) and Salcomp CMES are used properly with accurate inputs for Data Analysis., • Identify risks and escalate to Quality Engineering, Quality Management and Operations., • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Warehouse and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) to resolve quality issues., • Support new product introductions (NPI) and process changes from a quality inspection perspective., • Participate in daily production meetings and quality reviews as required. Qualifications Education • High school diploma or GED required., • 5+ years of experience in quality inspection or quality control in a manufacturing environment., • 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience preferred., • Strong understanding of quality inspection techniques and sampling methods., • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T., • Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements related to product conformity and inspection., • Experience with nonconformance management and corrective action processes., • Proficiency with inspection tools and measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Attention to detail and sound judgment., • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities., • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working Conditions • Manufacturing floor and office environment., • Standing and walking for extended periods., • May require shift work, overtime, or weekend support.