Lead Quality Inspector

Small Parts•Beaumont, CA

10d

About The Position

The Lead Quality Inspector maintains the annual layout program, including gage calibration and part testing, monitors the effectiveness of the Small Parts measuring system, and maintains metrology-related items internally and externally. The role directly supports employees in a designated Quality area and trains employees in Quality Inspection roles. The position performs and coordinates inspection, calibration, testing, documentation, and preventive maintenance activities. It supports pre-launch monitoring, creates control plan checksheets and work instructions, assists Quality labs with measurement methods and blueprint interpretation, and helps ensure products meet drawing requirements and applicable quality standards. The role also performs supplier audits when needed and supports corrective actions.

Requirements

Align with MPI Mission and Values.
Understand and perform to the Small Parts Quality Management System.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability and desire to perform accurate work.
Accountable and dependable.
Able to understand work and process instructions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well with others.
Clear and effective communication skills.
Proficient with a PC, Microsoft Office, and the Plex ERP system.
Good understanding of SPC and ability to use SPC software.
High school diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years of quality lab experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability and desire to problem-solve and carry out instructions.
Able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
Mechanical aptitude.
Able to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
Ability to accurately complete basic mathematics functions.
Ability to measure parts with calipers, micrometers, or various job-specific gages.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to identify and leverage employee strengths.
Experience providing positive recognition and coaching to employees.
Proven team-building and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain the annual layout program, including gage calibration and part testing.
Program inspection routines into OGPs.
Maintain calibration and ERP gage control, including Gage R&Rs; perform internal gage calibration and schedule and prepare outsourced calibration.
Assist with pre-launch monitoring and work instructions for product inspection during the pre-launch process.
Create, perform, and assist with preventive maintenance projects.
Verify vision system equipment, and program, validate, and troubleshoot it when necessary.
Create control plan checksheets for receiving and production, and create and control work instructions for setup and production personnel.
Perform supplier audits when necessary and assist with corrective actions.
Assist Quality labs with measurement methods and blueprint interpretation.
Approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests; reject and return unacceptable materials and confirm rework.
Document inspection results by completing reports and logs.
Conduct final inspections and dock audits on items being shipped.
Perform heat treat testing and verification of standards.
Use inspection and measurement tools, including Smartscopes, X-Ray machines, force gages, micrometers, calipers, gage pins, gage blocks, and height gages, and keep equipment operating according to operating instructions.
Perform process capability studies and support statistical analysis.
Read and interpret complex blueprints, apply working knowledge of GD&T callouts, and ensure new and existing products meet drawing requirements.
Perform annual scrapping and proper disposal of retains.
Conduct work in a manner that supports ISO 9001, IATF, and AS9100 standards and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Directly support employees in a specified Quality area or group and train employees in Quality Inspection roles.