Lead Inspector

Lead Quality Inspector

National Peening in Wilmington, NC is part of the Sinto America Group of companies, the North American subsidiary of Sintokogio, Ltd., a worldwide family of companies with a global reputation for excellence in the manufacturing industry.

Sinto America offers innovative, top-class solutions to meet the needs of our customers and industries, with operating companies dedicated to providing superior customer service through practical, cost effective and technologically advanced equipment and service solutions across North America.

Sinto America is comprised of six primary segments, including Foundry Mold and Core Making, Sand Processing, Bulk Material Handling, Automation, Surface Treatment, and Surface Technologies.

Sinto America Surface Technologies provides precision shot peening, blasting and cleaning services through its National Peening division.

National Peening is currently seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our Team in Wilmington, NC.

The Shot Peening Lead Inspector is responsible for leading and performing inspection activities to ensure all shot peening processes and products comply with customer specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary technical resource on the shop floor for inspection-related matters.

General

• Perform and oversee inspection activities including:
• Almen strip testing and intensity verification
• Coverage verification
• Shot peening process validation
• Approve or reject products based on applicable specifications
• Monitor process parameters, including media condition and equipment settings
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure full traceability
• Train and support inspectors and operators on requirements and procedures
• Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support internal, customer, and Nadcap audits

What We Want From You

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• 3-7 years experience in manufacturing environment, surface treatment/ shot peening experience preferred
• 2+ years management/supervisor experience in quality position preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of shot peening processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and training skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Certifications (Preferred)

• Almen strip certification
• Working knowledge of SAE, AMS, and customer specifications
• Familiarity with Nadcap and AS9100 standards

Work Environment

• Shop floor environment with exposure to machinery and production conditions, some office work
• Lifting, Bending, standing

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program, which features:

• Health coverage for Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan in with a generous company match and profit sharing
• Financial protection through short term and long term disability, life insurance up to $50k of an employees base salary, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans, at 100% company cost
• Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• Generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company, as well as paid sick time
• 100% company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which covers family and marriage counseling, addiction counseling, will prep and financial support.
• Tuition reimbursement.

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented individuals who drive business success.