Quality Inspection Lead

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FT Non Exempt Professional Fountain Valley, CA, US

About the Company:

At Sure Fire, our mission is to build the best illumination tools, suppressors, and tactical products no matter the cost to enhance the safety and performance of those who go into harm's way on our behalf. We also provide these same, no-compromise products to our civilian customers who demand the ultimate in quality, innovation, and performance. We strive to continuously expand our business, product line, workforce, and expertise to preserve our place as the premier provider of these cutting-edge products.

To achieve this, we will continually expand the depth and quality of the Sure Fire brand by refining, expanding, and enhancing our product line, and always aspiring to improve our service and professional relationships. We nurture this culture of excellence in everything we do, and treat everyone we deal with employees, customers, and vendors in a fair and ethical manner.

We're proud of the quality we produce and the people who produce it, and we're looking for talented individuals who want to make a real impact.

About the Role:

The Quality Inspection Lead is responsible for leading inspection operations to ensure products and components meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role provides technical leadership for inspection activities, including programming and troubleshooting automated measuring inspection equipment, while supporting ISO
9001/AS9100 compliance, product conformity, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses aerospace manufacturing experience, expertise in blueprint interpretation and GD&T, and the ability to lead a team in an environment where safety, accuracy, and traceability are critical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily quality inspection activities across multiple production lines to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection procedures and protocols to detect product defects and deviations early in the manufacturing process.
• Train, mentor, and supervise quality inspection staff to enhance their skills and ensure consistent application of quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and supply chain to address quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze inspection data and generate detailed reports to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal quality management systems.
• Participate in internal and external audits and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to elevate overall product quality.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude; cooperate with co-workers, management, internal and external customers, etc.
• Execute daily process improvement using lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Maintain work area by the use of 6S principles
• Work safely at all times and report any unsafe conditions or injuries to your supervisor or manager immediately
• Other duties, as assigned.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, the candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Written Communication / Oral Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information;
  Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Judgment
  - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
  Uses time efficiently;
  Plans for additional resources;
  Sets goals and objectives;
  Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
  Develops realistic action plans.
• Diversity
  - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds…