LEAD QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Marvin Group•Inglewood, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Quality Control Inspector supports the QC supervisor by overseeing and working alongside inspectors who provide dimensional inspection support. The role ensures product compliance with Marvin Engineering requirements, processes, procedures, and contractual obligations. Lead inspectors perform Level 1 and Level 2 inspections. The position is 100% onsite in a fast-paced, medium-to-large inspection laboratory or machine shop environment, where noise is usually moderate. Travel is typically not required (0%). Applicants must meet export-control compliance requirements and qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
GD&T certification and/or five years of basic GD&T experience.
At least five years of experience as a QC inspector.
At least two years of leadership experience in aerospace or defense.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform basic math.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to work with others and be a team player.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to uphold the company’s values of Partnership, ‘Can-Do’ Attitude, Integrity, and Innovation.
Ability to perform basic computer tasks and proficient typing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Ability to lift at least 35 pounds.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR export-control requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in relevant American Society for Quality (ASQ) topics.
A college degree in engineering or another technical field.
Familiarity with SAP.
Certificates of Completion in Quality Assurance for the Professional, such as CSUDH Quality courses.

Responsibilities

Perform independent inspections, validations, and verifications of internal and external components to ensure compliance with company requirements, processes, procedures, and contractual obligations, using blueprints, basic GD&T, specifications, contractual documents, and visual inspection methods.
Assist the QC supervisor by overseeing and working alongside QC inspectors, assisting with one-on-one meetings, and following the Lead Roles and Responsibilities Checklist.
Monitor inspectors’ clock-in and clock-out times and scheduled breaks.
Review, approve, and audit Quality Notifications generated by direct reports for accuracy.
Review, approve, and audit inspection reports generated by direct reports for accuracy.
Monitor workstations for 6S practices at the start and end of every shift, and document foreign object debris (FOD), safety incidents, and near misses.
Ensure inspectors log estimated completion dates, pending inspection statuses, and constraints into SAP for each assigned order or purchase order.
Generate inspection reports in accordance with company policy.
Identify and segregate suspect non-conforming material and generate Quality Notifications in accordance with company policy.
Perform first-piece validations in support of all manufacturing areas.