Quality Team Lead

We are seeking an experienced Quality Group Leader to join our growing team! This leadership role oversees a small Quality Assurance team (1-3 Inspectors) while ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout our manufacturing operations. If you have a strong background in aerospace quality systems, inspection, and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour (based on experience)

Perks & Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options

Employment Type & Shifts

• Full Time
• Temp to Hire
• 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of QA Inspectors.
• Perform and oversee receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Review customer quality requirements, including FAI, PPAP, traceability, and quality documentation.
• Maintain Aerospace & Defense customer portals and quality records.
• Create and manage quality procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• Generate Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and nonconformance reports.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality concerns.
• Schedule source inspections and monitor vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and customer specifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field OR a minimum of 5 years of quality experience, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 requirements.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and using precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of calibration, inspection methods, and quality documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment and perform detailed visual inspections.

Associate Requirements

• Bachelors
• Background Check
• Able to Lift 75 pounds
• Drug Test
• Must be at least 18 years old

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $40.00 - $50.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at .

Staff Management | SMX is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.