Lead Quality Inspector

Lead Manufacturing Quality InspectorAre you a hands-on quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading a team? We are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Quality Inspector to oversee daily inspection activities, support production quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative manufacturing setting. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring products meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements while helping foster a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.What You'll Do:Lead and coordinate daily activities of quality inspection personnelPerform and verify incoming, in-process, and final inspections of materials and finished productsReview inspection reports, test results, and quality documentation for accuracy and completenessEnsure products meet engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirementsIdentify, document, and escalate non-conforming materials or processesTrain and mentor quality inspectors on inspection methods, procedures, and measuring equipmentPartner with production, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality concernsSupport root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiativesMaintain calibration and proper use of inspection and measurement equipmentWhat We're Looking For:3–5+ years of manufacturing quality inspection experiencePrevious leadership, mentoring, or team lead experience preferredAbility to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specificationsExperience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment preferredFamiliarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar standards is a plusStrong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skillsExperience supporting root cause analysis and corrective action processesBonus Experience:Knowledge of calibration audits and compliance requirementsExperience with advanced inspection tools including Faro arm, optical comparator, visual systems, gauges, and precision measurement equipmentExperience creating receiving and manufacturing inspections in 1Factory softwareWhy Join?This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll make a direct impact on product quality, process improvement, and team success within a collaborative manufacturing culture.