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Job Summary

As a Lead Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring that manufactured parts meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. You’ll be responsible for performing and overseeing in-process, final, and first-article inspections, providing guidance to other inspectors, and collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues in real-time. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical inspection skills, and the ability to mentor others while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

This position is ideal for someone who is methodical, takes initiative, and enjoys hands-on quality work on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee in-process, final, and first-article inspections using hand tools, gauges, and CMM equipment
• Guide and support inspection team members during daily operations
• Review inspection documentation and ensure completeness and accuracy
• Communicate quality findings to production and engineering teams
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Assist with non-conformance reporting and follow-up actions
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area
• Support training of new inspectors and provide daily direction on tasks
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across quality processes
• Use inspection software, portals, and databases to document inspection results
• Interpret and apply AS/ISO quality standards

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in dimensional/mechanical inspection in a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with AS9100 and/or ISO9001 quality standards
• Proficiency with measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.
• CMM experience preferred
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Ability to lead by example and support a team
• Comfortable working in a production environment
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
• Ability to pass Jaeger 1 eye exam with color vision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 7am-6pm
• Saturdays as needed