Lead Quality Inspector

Lead Manufacturing Quality Inspector

Hourly 26-32/hr

Are you a hands‑on quality professional who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading a team? We are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Quality Inspector to oversee daily inspection activities, support production quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative manufacturing setting.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring products meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements while helping foster a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of quality inspection personnel
• Perform and verify incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of materials and finished products
• Review inspection reports, test results, and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure products meet engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Identify, document, and escalate non‑conforming materials or processes
• Train and mentor quality inspectors on inspection methods, procedures, and measuring equipment
• Partner with production, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality concerns
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain calibration and proper use of inspection and measurement equipment

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing quality inspection experience
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or team lead experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment preferred
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar standards is a plus
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience supporting root cause analysis and corrective action processes

• Knowledge of calibration audits and compliance requirements
• Experience with advanced inspection tools including Faro arm, optical comparator, visual systems, gauges, and precision measurement equipment
• Experience creating receiving and manufacturing inspections in 1
  
  Factory software

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll make a direct impact on product quality, process improvement, and team success within a collaborative manufacturing culture.

? Interested or know someone who could be a fit? Apply today or message me directly to learn more!