The Quality Inspector Lead (ITA) supports inspection operations within a fast-paced manufacturing and quality environment. This role monitors inspection workflow, evaluates team performance, supports compliance to ISO 9001 standards, and ensures proper control of non-conforming, rejected, and scrap materials.
The ITA plays a critical role in quality planning, inspection execution, material control, layered process auditing (LPA), and customer-specific requirement compliance, contributing directly to total customer satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor inspection team workflow to ensure adherence to customer-specific requirements and quality standards
- Evaluate inspector performance and provide structured feedback to Project Coordinators
- Support execution of Quality Planning, Assembly, and Inspection processes
- Ensure proper segregation, documentation, and control of non-conforming and scrap materials
- Coordinate with logistics to maintain accurate material flow and inventory control
- Perform scrap analysis and reporting and assist with Layered Process Audits (LPA)
- Support calibration verification and equipment control processes
- Maintain accurate inspection records in compliance with QMS requirements
- Support document control and data integrity procedures
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or plant environment preferred.
- Team leadership preferred but not required
- Hands-on experience with precision inspection tools (Calipers, Pin Gauges, Micrometers, Height Gages) preferred but not required
- Comfortable working in a factory or warehouse setting with adherence to safety and quality standards.
Education
- High School Diploma, Some Technical training in manufacturing or quality systems preferred.
