Quality Assurance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Accurate Marking & Manufacturing: Quality Assurance Lead

Headquartered in New Kensington, PA, Accurate Marking & Manufacturing (AM&M) has been a leader in precision component manufacturing since 1968. We serve diverse industries, including Defense, Nuclear, Pump/Hydraulic, Robotics and more, delivering top-tier solutions with unmatched customer service and innovation. We're expanding our talented team and seeking a skilled Inspector to contribute to our production, maintenance, tooling, safety, and quality efforts. If you're passionate about crafting high-quality parts and thriving in a supportive environment, this is your chance to make an impact!

What makes this opportunity unique

? As Lead Inspector, you'll guide a dedicated team in maintaining our reputation for manufacturing excellence. Leverage your technical skills in CMM operations and quality control to mentor staff, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement. This role offers leadership growth, hands-on involvement in cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence our high-performance culture.

What makes this company unique

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Our People! We pride ourselves with “putting our employees first.” Our culture focuses on developing employees for current and future success and rewarding them for their contributions and performance. With a flat organizational structure, AM&M leverages employees’ knowledge and skills, and trusts them to make good decisions, resulting in high employee morale and retention. Our company has grown almost every year for the past 50 years with little employee turnover, and we’re well positioned for continued growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the inspection team, assigning tasks and providing training on quality procedures

• Operate and program manual and CNC CMM machines to perform precise measurements and inspections

• Read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and specifications to verify part conformance

• Use advanced inspection tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges, and CMM software) for detailed analysis

• Conduct first-article inspections, in-process checks, and final quality audits

• Identify and document non-conformances, collaborating with production teams on corrective actions

• Maintain accurate records, generate inspection reports, and ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, AS9100)

• Promote a safe, organized workspace and contribute to process improvements for efficiency

Key Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment, with proven expertise in manual and CNC CMM operations

• Strong leadership abilities, with experience supervising or mentoring teams

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for high-precision quality work

• Proficient in reading blueprints and using metrology software (e.g., PC-DMIS)

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Inspector) preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication for team collaboration and reporting

• Commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced setting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
• AS9102
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Optical Comparator (Mitutoyo)
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Mitutoyo)
• Calipers and Micrometers