Skilled - Lead Quality Technician

Wage: $58,240.00-$64,480.00/year.

Shift: 1st

Hours:

6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday.

Location:

Liberty, MO. QPS Employment Group is hiring a Lead Quality Technician for a company in Liberty, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity on 1st shift.

• Quality Inspection & Assurance
  - Perform and coordinate daily quality inspections, testing, and verification activities
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor production processes to verify adherence to quality standards and procedures
• Review inspection results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Assist in material inspection, in-process verification, and final product audits
• Technical Leadership & Support
  - Serve as a lead resource and point of contact for quality technicians and inspectors
• Provide training, guidance, and support on inspection methods, quality procedures, and equipment use
• Assist with onboarding and cross-training of new quality team members
• Coordinate daily quality activities and help prioritize workload to ensure coverage of key production areas
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to quality standards
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
  - Assist in investigating quality issues and conducting root cause analysis (RCA)
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
• Monitor recurring quality trends and recommend process improvements
• Documentation & Compliance
  - Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Support compliance with quality management systems (QMS), including ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements
• Assist with internal and external audits and help address audit findings
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of quality documentation
• Process Control & Monitoring
  - Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Verify calibration status and proper use of inspection tools and measurement equipment
• Support the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), control plans, and work instructions
• Conduct layered process audits and quality checks as assigned
• Customer & Supplier Quality Support
  - Assist in the investigation and documentation of customer complaints
• Participate in customer audits and quality reviews when required
• Support supplier quality evaluations and incoming material inspections
• Help resolve supplier‑related quality concerns through data collection and corrective action tracking

• Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing environments
• Previous experience serving as a lead technician, senior inspector, or similar role preferred
• Experience using measurement and inspection equipment in a manufacturing setting
• Strong understanding of quality systems and standards (ISO, GMP, IATF, or similar)
• Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and corrective action processes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to train and mentor others in quality procedures and inspection techniques
• Proficiency with quality tools such as SPC, audits, inspection plans, and measurement systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations
• Standing, walking, bending, and use of inspection equipment throughout the shift
• May require occasional lifting and extended hours based on production requirements

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