Incoming Inspector Lead

The Incoming Inspector Lead performs incoming inspection activities while serving as the lead technical resource for incoming inspection processes. This roleprovidesday-to-day guidance, training, and support to Incoming Inspectors; reinforces consistent inspection and business practices; and helps ensure incoming materials meet engineering drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements, supplier certifications, company standards, and applicable quality system requirements. The positionremainsactively involved in daily inspection work while supporting nonconforming material control,accuratedocumentation, supplier quality follow-up, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate daily incoming inspection activities, including work prioritization, inspector guidance, and inspection record review. Perform receiving inspection activities in support ofpurchasedcomponents, materials, assemblies, and supplier-provided products. Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and documentation-based inspections of incoming materials, components, assemblies, purchased parts, and supplier-provided products. Verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, bills of material, approved supplier requirements, inspection plans, and applicable quality requirements. Utilize precision measuring and inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, go/no-go gauges, torque tools, multimeters, and other inspection equipment asrequired. Review supplier documentation including certificates of conformance, material certifications, test reports, mechanical data, special process certifications, and other quality records. Maintainaccurateinspection records, traceability documentation, lot/serial number records, supplier quality documentation, and controlled quality records. Identify, segregate, and control nonconforming material to prevent unintended use and support material review, return-to-vendor activities, supplier corrective actions, and containment efforts. Communicate inspection findings and material qualityconcerns toQuality, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, Production, Inventory, and other cross-functional teams. Support root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, supplier performance monitoring, and recurring defect analysis. Support internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits by providing inspection records, traceability documentation, and objective quality evidence. Verify calibration status of inspection equipment and ensure non-compliant equipment is removed from service and escalated appropriately. Assistwith the development and improvement of inspection plans, work instructions, checklists, inspection methods, first article inspections, engineering evaluations, and new product qualifications. Train and guide incoming inspection personnel on inspection techniques, documentation requirements, quality procedures, safety practices, and business processes. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have direct employee management responsibilities or direct reports. The Incoming Inspector Leadprovidestechnical guidance, training, mentoring, and day-to-day work direction to Incoming Inspectors. Education/Experience Required High School Diploma or GEDrequired. Associate Degreeor technical certification in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Electronics, Mechanical Inspection, ora relatedfield preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years ofexperience inincoming inspection, quality inspection, supplier quality, manufacturing inspection, ora relatedquality role. Prior Lead Inspector, Senior Inspector, or technical leadership experience preferred. Experience working within manufacturing, industrial equipment, electromechanical, precision machining, or regulated production environments preferred. ExperienceutilizingERP systems for inspection records, traceability, inventory transactions, or quality documentation preferred. Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015required. Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 preferred. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, GD&T, inspection plans, and material requirements. Experience with supplier quality documentation, traceability requirements, nonconforming material control, corrective actions, and audit support preferred. Preferred Certifications ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) GD&T Training or Certification Internal Auditor Training Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Ability to enter,maintain, andretrieve inspectiondata in ERP and quality management systems. Experience with quality databases, document control systems, and supplier quality records preferred. Experience analyzing and reporting quality metrics and inspection data is a plus. Physical Demands/Requirements Ability to work in an inspection, warehouse, receiving, and manufacturing environment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform inspection activities throughout the workday. Ability tofrequentlyhandle small components, inspection equipment, measuring devices, and documentation. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds withassistancewhen necessary. Specific vision abilitiesrequiredinclude close vision, inspection offine details, dimensional verification, and document review, with or without corrective lenses. Must be able tocomply withall safety requirements and useappropriate personalprotective equipment asrequired. This positionoperatesprimarily within an inspection, receiving, warehouse, and manufacturing environment. The role requires frequent interaction with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Warehouse, Supplier Quality, and Production personnel. The work environment may include moderate noise levels, movement of materials, operation of inspection equipment, and temporary temperature variations associated with receiving and production areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn whererequired. Salary Range: $34.00 - $42.00 per hour ,depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the position. HYTORC offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings opportunities, and other employee benefit programs available to eligible employees. #ZR Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr HYTORC Middle East FZE