Team Lead - Source Inspection

Job Summary

Lead and manage a team of Source Inspectors, ensuring the quality and compliance of materials and components throughout the supply chain for Cyient, Inc.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Source Inspectors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate inspection tasks to team members based on project requirements and priorities.
• Ensure all source inspection activities adhere to established procedures, engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Review and approve inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective action requests (CARs).
• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement, engineering, and quality assurance teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures.
• Conduct complex or specialized source inspections as needed, including first article inspections (FAI) and in-process inspections.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for source inspection processes and tools.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection activities, findings, and resolutions.
• Participate in supplier audits and evaluations to assess quality management systems.
• Prepare and present reports on team performance, quality metrics, and project status to management.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality inspection, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably in source inspection.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and quality control methodologies.
• Proficiency in interpreting industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001) and customer specifications.
• Experience with various inspection tools and techniques (e.g., CMM, visual inspection, NDT).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as required.
• Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role offers a flexible schedule with occasional travel to supplier sites.