Quality Inspector Lead
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
Job Title:
Quality Inspector Lead
Location:
On-Site in Windber, PA
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About UsFor over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.
-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.
-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Additional voluntary benefits
Check out the link below to learn directly from one of Kitron's tenured employees about her experience working for the company.
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The Role
The Quality Inspector Lead is responsible for overseeing daily inspection activities, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards. This role serves as the primary resource for inspection personnel, providing training, guidance, and support while coordinating inspection priorities to meet production schedules. The Quality Inspector Lead collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
The Quality Inspector Lead is responsible for overseeing daily inspection activities, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards. This role serves as the primary resource for inspection personnel, providing training, guidance, and support while coordinating inspection priorities to meet production schedules. The Quality Inspector Lead collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Duties /Functions
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of products and assemblies.
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of the Quality Inspection team.
- Assign inspection work based on production priorities and customer requirements.
- Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Quality Inspectors.
- Review inspection records and ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
- Record product information in ERP systems and other quality applications.
- Utilize microscopes and other inspection tools to verify product compliance.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, IPC, AS9100, and customer-specific quality standards.
- Investigate quality issues and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Escalate recurring or significant quality concerns to management.
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Assist in developing and improving inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality processes.
- Monitor calibration status and proper use of inspection equipment.
- Promote and maintain 5S and workplace organization standards.
- Partner with production teams to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Assist with performance feedback and onboarding of new inspection personnel.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of inspection techniques, documentation, and quality systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret product requirements and determine product quality.
- Ability to sit, stand, and perform inspection…
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