Quality Assurance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Company Overview:

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on.

Role Summary:

We are seeking Quality Assurance Lead with a strong background in quality assurance as it relates to inspecting machined parts and electromechanical subassemblies. The ideal candidate will possess the leadership skills necessary to successfully lead the quality assurance inspection team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate inspection activities across assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure timely submission of parts for first article and in-process inspections from the shops to uphold quality standards.
• Facilitate special inspection requirements with stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate, clear, and properly documented discrepant material reports are entered.
• Ensure all discrepant material dispositions are carried out effectively.
• Provide technical guidance to inspection teams and internal customers.
• Collaborate with Machine and Assembly Shop supervisors to resolve scheduling and workflow issues, or to plan for significant orders.
• Lead planning for new part inspections, including CMM program development and coordinating with Quality Engineering to obtain required tooling/equipment.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support Quality Engineering with larger quality and capital projects.
• Oversee the development of the current inspection team and new team members.
• Assist department manager with annual performance reviews.

Professional and Personal Requirements:

• PC-DMIS programming experience.
• Strong GD&T knowledge.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner to keep production moving.
• Excellent computer, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods
• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment

Work Environment:

• Shop environment with regular exposure to manufacturing areas
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• Predictable and reliable attendance required
• Position requires 40 hours/5 days a week in-person at the Company’s facility

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.