AS 9100, Blueprints, Calibration, Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Documentation, Engineering Drawing, ISO 9001, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Production Support, Quality Control, Receiving Inspection, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Testing, Vision Comparator
Lead Manufacturing Quality Inspector
? Direct Hire Opportunity | Manufacturing Environment
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.
What You’ll Do:
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
What We’re Looking For:
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
Bonus Experience:
• 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 1Factory software
Why Join?
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!