Lead Quality Compliance Inspector - Defense

Proterial Cable America•Ashaway, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Quality Compliance Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all components, manufactured and purchased, including raw material comply with all specified quality, technical, and regulatory requirements. This position provides technical leadership to the inspection team while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements applicable to the manufacture of critical submarine components. The Lead Quality Compliance Inspector serves as the primary point of contact for quality inspection activities, assists with training and mentoring inspectors, supports audits, and works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to ensure product conformity and complete objective quality evidence (OQE).

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Past leadership or lead inspector experience
Communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must be able to manage time effectively and maintain a schedule
Strong understanding / knowledge of GD&T
Blueprint Reading
Inspection Methodologies
Material Certifications
Quality Control Standards
Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
Basic Mathematical Skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Excellent organizational skills required
Basic knowledge of and ability to use a computer
Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Prior Quality Control experience
Prior experience with ISO 9001 QMS

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or technical education preferred.
Current or previous Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications (ASNT Level I, II, or III) in one or more methods such as Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT)
Hands-on experience performing or interpreting NDT inspections in accordance with NAVSEA, ASTM, AWS, or other applicable military and industry standards is highly desirable.
Candidates possessing current or verifiable NDT certifications may be eligible for additional compensation commensurate with their qualifications and the company's operational needs

Responsibilities

Lead daily inspection activities for incoming, in-process, final, and source inspections in accordance with industry standards, internal procedures, and customer requirements
Assist the Production Manager to assign inspection priorities based on production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, military standards, and customer purchase order requirements.
Verify dimensional, visual, and functional conformity against drawings, specifications, and standards.
Accept or reject product based on findings.
Conduct inspections using precision measuring instruments and gauges
Verify material certifications, heat lot traceability, and special process documentation.
Review manufacturing travelers for completeness and compliance.
Ensure full material traceability is maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102) when applicable.
Compile and verify Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) packages for customer shipment.
Review Certificates of Conformance (CoC), material certifications, process certifications, and inspection reports.
Identify nonconforming material and initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
Assist in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action investigations.
Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activities as required.
Assist in preparation and submission of Vendor Information Requests (VIRs), deviation requests, and waiver requests.
Support internal, customer, third-party, and government audits.
Maintain record compliance to ISO 9001, customer specifications, NAVSEA requirements, and company procedures.
Monitor calibration status of inspection equipment.
Ensure inspection records are complete, accurate, and maintained according to quality system requirements.
Train and mentor Quality Inspectors on inspection techniques, documentation requirements, and customer specifications.
Recommend process improvements to improve quality and reduce defects.
Assist Quality Manager with continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality and security requirements associated with defense programs
Light lifting, ability to move, carry and/or lift up to 25 lbs
Obey all safety rules, use caution in work activities, and continuously practice safe behaviors and immediately report unsafe conditions/behaviors and work-related injuries to site supervision.
Perform all other duties as assigned