Incoming Quality Engineer Group Leader

Position: Incoming Quality Engineer   Group Leader
LER Tech Force is looking for
Lead and manage incoming quality inspection activities for all supplied components and materials across manufacturing.

· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality technicians and team leaders, ensuring consistent execution of incoming quality standards.

· Develop, implement, and maintain incoming inspection procedures, control plans, and acceptance criteria.

· Serve as the primary incoming quality interface to all manufacturing areas, supporting production, launches, and daily operations.

· Collaborate with suppliers to define quality expectations, ensure compliance to specifications, and drive corrective actions.

· Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends, and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

· Own containment of nonconforming incoming material, including segregation, documentation, supplier communication, and disposition (rework, return, scrap).

· Support new product and process launches by validating incoming parts, PPAP readiness, and production release.

· Coordinate and support incoming and process audits to applicable standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, internal requirements).

· Maintain quality documentation including inspection records, supplier quality reports, and control plans.

· Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve robustness.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on incoming quality, process capability, cost, and risk reduction.

· Provide technical guidance, training, and hands-on support to quality technicians and manufacturing teams.

· Ensure a safe, compliant work environment aligned with health and safety requirements.

· Perform additional duties as assigned in support of incoming and manufacturing quality.
Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.

· 5+ years of experience in incoming, supplier, or manufacturing quality within an automotive or regulated manufacturing environment.

· Proven experience leading teams or acting in a group leader / supervisory capacity.

· Strong knowledge of incoming inspection, supplier quality management, and containment processes.

· Experience with automotive quality tools and standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC).

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up or launch environment.

· High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with electric vehicle components or high-voltage systems.

· Six Sigma, ASQ, or other quality certifications.

· Experience supporting multi-site or cross-functional manufacturing operations.

· Background in supplier development or launch readiness.