Quality Lead

Position Summary
The Quality Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that aluminum products meet EMS and customer specifications. This position involves inspecting and testing raw materials, in-process components, and finished products, conducting quality tests, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within EMS distribution and manufacturing environments.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Audit workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity.
• Inspect incoming inventory from mills for defects, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of manufactured products.
• Perform mechanical and visual tests using calipers, micrometers, hardness testers, and other precision instruments.
• Document inspection results and maintain detailed quality records in accordance with ISO standards.
• Identify non-conforming products and assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ASTM, ISO, and customer-specific requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including 6S, Lean, and Six Sigma projects.
• Keep areas clean and organized  
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Be able to read, write and communicate in English effectively
• Valid driver’s license

Experience/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Familiarity of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and taper gauges to verify dimensions against engineering drawings preferred
• The ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications is preferred.
• Basic understanding of the aluminum extrusion process and common die defects.
• Basic understanding of the painting process and common paint defects.
• Extreme attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work independently and as a team 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Standing up to 8 hours per day
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work in warehouse atmosphere with varying temperatures

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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