Quality Control Inspection Leader

Salcomp Manufacturing USA•Arlington, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector leader is responsible for supervising day-to-day inspection activities within the manufacturing plant to ensure products meet defined quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory and industry standards. This role leads a team of Quality Control Inspectors, ensures consistent application of inspection methods, and supports continuous improvement across production processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
5+ years of experience in quality inspection or quality control in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of quality inspection techniques and sampling methods.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements related to product conformity and inspection.
Experience with nonconformance management and corrective action processes.
Proficiency with inspection tools and measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).
Basic data analysis and reporting skills.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Attention to detail and sound judgment.
Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
2+ years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
Experience with mechanical, electrical, or electronic inspection depending on plant operations.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and coach Quality Control Inspectors and Technicians (X-Ray Technicians, IPC Technicians) across assigned.
Collaborate, coordinate and report effectively across other shifts with the Quality teams the activities conducted during the working shift.
Assign inspection tasks and ensure adequate coverage to support production schedules.
Monitor inspector performance and provide feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide support on other tasks assigned by the Quality Manager related to Quality department.
Ensure in-process, and final inspections are performed according to approved inspection plans, work instructions, and specifications.
Review and approve inspection results, inspection reports, and quality records for accuracy and completeness.
Verify the proper use of measuring and test equipment (M&TE) and compliance with calibration requirements.
Support first article inspections (FAI), PPAP, Quality Alerts or equivalent customer-specific requirements as applicable.
Provide reports for Quality Engineering review and propose Control actions in processes.
Ensure identification, segregation, and control of nonconforming material (Defect Log, CMES, MRB controls) and report to Quality Engineering.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues, including customer complaints and internal defects.
Coordinate re-inspection and disposition activities (use-as-is, rework, scrap).
Follows the Escalation plan with Quality Engineering or Quality Management, proposing and executing Containment activities.
Follows the MRB and Non conformance procedures.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, ISO 9001 requirements, and customer-specific quality standards.
Support internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits by providing inspection records and evidence.
Assist with closure of audit findings related to inspection and product conformity.
Track and report key quality metrics (defect rates, inspection yield, rework, scrap).
Ensure Defect logs (DMT logs) and Salcomp CMES are used properly with accurate inputs for Data Analysis.
Identify risks and escalate to Quality Engineering, Quality Management and Operations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives based on inspection data and analysis.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Warehouse and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) to resolve quality issues.
Support new product introductions (NPI) and process changes from a quality inspection perspective.
Participate in daily production meetings and quality reviews as required.