Lead QC Inspector

Job Title:

Lead QC Inspector

Job Description

The Lead QC Inspector performs incoming, in-process, and final inspections of precision-machined components, assemblies, and electromechanical products to ensure full compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This role partners closely with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to support supplier quality, new product introductions, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Lead QC Inspector maintains accurate inspection documentation, nonconformance records, and traceability data while ensuring adherence to quality management system requirements and audit standards.

Responsibilities

* Perform incoming inspections of precision-machined components, assemblies, and electromechanical products to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

* Conduct in-process inspections during manufacturing to monitor product quality and identify issues early in the production cycle.

* Carry out final inspections of completed products to ensure they meet all dimensional, functional, and documentation requirements before release.

* Interpret and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to evaluate part conformity.

* Use calipers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other dimensional metrology tools to perform precise measurements and inspections.

* Support supplier quality activities, including First Article Inspections (FAIs) and supplier qualification inspections, to ensure incoming materials and components meet specifications.

* Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to address quality issues, clarify requirements, and improve product and process performance.

* Participate in root cause investigations for nonconformances and quality issues, and contribute to the development and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.

* Maintain detailed inspection documentation, including inspection reports, nonconformance records, and traceability data in accordance with quality management system requirements.

* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards, and support internal and external audits as needed.

* Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC), sampling plans, and process capability analysis to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.

* Utilize SAP or other ERP systems to record inspection results, track nonconformances, and manage quality documentation.

* Support new product introduction activities by providing inspection input, validating manufacturing processes, and confirming that new components and assemblies meet design requirements.

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying quality trends, recommending process improvements, and helping to implement best practices in quality control and assurance.

* Travel to Somerset, NJ for 1-2 weeks for interviewing and potential training, as required.

Essential Skills

* Minimum of 6+ years of quality inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment such as capital equipment, medical device, aerospace, or similar industries.

* Strong background in quality inspection, quality control, and quality assurance within precision manufacturing.

* Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

* Hands-on experience using calipers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other dimensional metrology tools for inspection.

* Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and their application in a manufacturing environment.

* Experience working with quality documentation systems and maintaining inspection records and nonconformance documentation.

* Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems for managing inspection data and quality documentation.

* Understanding of dimensional metrology and inspection techniques, including conducting First Article Inspections (FAIs) and supporting supplier qualification activities.

* Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), sampling plans, process capability, and quality analysis techniques.

* Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.

* Willingness and ability to travel to Somerset, NJ for 1-2 weeks for interviewing and potential training, as required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Associate's (AS) or Bachelor's (BS) degree in an engineering discipline is preferred.

* Experience in precision manufacturing environments such as capital equipment, medical device, aerospace, or similar high-precision industries.

* Exposure to new product introduction processes and supporting quality activities during product launch.

* Experience participating in or supporting internal and external quality audits.

* Strong attention to detail, documentation…