Lead Quality Inspector

Job Title: Lead Quality Inspector

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Quality Inspector to lead and supervise quality operations within a precision machining environment.

Responsibilities

• Support quality systems and ensure they are effectively implemented.

• Lead and manage inspection personnel to maintain high standards.

• Maintain and improve quality procedures to align with industry standards.

• Support and participate in audits to ensure compliance.

• Directly engage in inspection activities to uphold quality standards.

• Assist production in maintaining throughput while ensuring customer quality is protected.

• Remain actively engaged with manufacturing operations and provide inspection coverage as needed.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

• Proficiency in inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.

• Experience in root cause analysis and CAPA using methodologies like 8D, 5 Why, and FMEA.

• Familiarity with the aerospace quality environment and tight tolerance manufacturing.

• Strong shop-floor engagement and quality control execution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

• Knowledge of calibration processes.

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).

• Quality auditing experience.

• Strong skills in root cause analysis and CAPA.

• Comfortable with inspecting parts in a hands-on capacity.

Work Environment

Join a stable organization with over 50 years of history, offering direct access to leadership in a highly visible role. You'll have the opportunity to impact both quality and production within a small team environment, free from the bureaucracy often found in larger aerospace companies. This role offers the chance to lead while remaining hands-on in your work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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