Lead Quality Technician

Supervisory Role

Supervises facility QA Technicians / Inspectors. Performs inspections of incoming and in-process parts/products to documented specifications from facility processes, procedures and drawings. Works with the site management in setting priorities for inspection.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise Receiving and In-process QA Technicians / Inspectors, including setting priorities for their responsibilities.
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspections using inspection tooling and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical inspections using automated CMM equipment.
• Develop / revise Inspection procedures to reflect best practice.
• Develop inspection procedures and programs for the CMM.
• Mentor and train inspection personnel on facility processes / procedures.
• Work with other facility and line of business personnel on inspection best practices.
• Aids site personnel in summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
• Writes reports and summaries as directed.
• Record/Maintain Inspection results.
• Write Material Action requests (MAR) for discrepant material found during in-process inspections.
• Performs internal quality system audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supervisory or Leadership role.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30-45 pounds, requires sitting, standing, walking.
• Experience programming and performing inspections using CMM / Keyence or equivalent test equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools for precision measurement- micrometers, calipers, rulers and gauges.
• Excellent visual acuity. Requirement may be met with corrected vision.
• Basic electrical and/or mechanical inspection knowledge.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• G, D & T knowledge.
• Quality System experience (Auditor training, AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, etc.).
• Documented proficiency (CQT or equivalent) in visual, electrical and mechanical inspection techniques and test equipment (VOM, calipers, micrometers, microscopes, etc.).