Factory Lead, Quality

Hadrian Automation•Mesa, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hadrian's Quality team is seeking a Factory Lead, Quality to champion our commitment to product quality at our new facility. In a dynamic environment focused on automation and process excellence, the Factory Lead will oversee the quality inspection operation, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team of technicians and specialists. This position requires strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to ensuring all aspects of our inspection processes meet the highest standards of precision and efficiency.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
Proficiency with hand and mechanical inspection techniques.
Proven track record in a high-volume production role within aerospace or another industry with stringent quality requirements.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace quality and inspection experience in a build-to-print environment.
Experience in operations within a QMS driven environment.
Experience in manufacturing within high precision machining processes.
Familiarity with optical measurement devices (comparator, structured light scanning, optical profilometers).
Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience owning and/or driving continuous improvement projects with Engineering support.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and manage the inspection process operations for a full series of units according to the inspection plan.
Ensure comprehensive execution of manual inspections, certification/paperwork reviews, and analysis of inspection data (CMM reports and manual inspections).
Coordinate with source inspectors to enforce compliance and maintain high-quality standards.
Provide strategic feedback to CAM and engineering teams to resolve root causes of issues identified during inspections.
Mentor, train, and manage specialists and technicians in manual and mechanical inspection tools and processes.
Develop and implement training programs in collaboration with internal training teams to systemically enhance team competency and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Assign tasks and oversee performance, ensuring optimal output and quality.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance inspection efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering (and other cross-functional teams) on idea generation and improvement project implementations.
Lead initiatives to standardize procedures and elevate overall inspection quality.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the area, and own station layout improvements for streamlined operation.