Quality Lead Inspector SOM-006

Original Equipment Solutions•Somersworth, NH

About The Position

The Quality Lead Inspector oversees quality monitoring, inspections, and QMS compliance. Conducts product and process audits to ensure adherence to SOPs, specifications, customer requirements, and Lean Manufacturing standards. Maintains a clean, organized work area following 5S principles and complies with company policies and attendance requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
3 years of quality experience required
Basic Math skills and computer skills including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) required
Trend Analysis and SAP required
Problem Solving Methodology mandatory
Knowledge of tools including calipers, go/no gauges, & templates
Knowledge of ISO9001 and/or IATF 16949 Standard requirements
Must possess proficiency in spoken and reading English sufficient to perform the essential functions of the role.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Responsibilities

Perform product/process audits, inspections, and material testing using appropriate hardware, fixtures, and gauges. Monitor adherence to SOPs, specifications, customer requirements, inspection/failure catalogs, and work instructions. Promptly escalate issues and coordinate with Quality and other departments to resolve them.
Coordinate daily Inspector activities with the Quality Coordinator, area supervisors, and production plans as needed.
Disposition and control non-conforming material, including required SAP transactions. Escalate issues to the Quality Engineer/Manager as necessary.
Ensure First Off/Last Off processes are completed effectively, including product, component, and machine verifications/settings, per work instructions and procedures. Ensure applicable Quality Alerts and Deviations are communicated to operators.
Ensure proper containment and control of non-conforming material. Escalate issues as needed and support Production with containment activities.
Ensure measurement systems and equipment (e.g., calipers, scales, gauges, cameras/red rabbits) are functioning properly, correctly used, and within calibration requirements. Report and remove damaged, malfunctioning, lost, or replacement-needed equipment from use as applicable.
Maintain organized (5S) workstations, instruments, and detailed records. Support the review and updating of work and inspection instructions as needed.
Ensure quality documentation is current, accurate, and available for production use during industrialization trials and serial production.
Identify opportunities for improvement based on customer issues, high scrap rates, and process concerns. Communicate issues to appropriate personnel, recommend proactive solutions, and verify effective resolution.
Support Inspector and Auditor activities as needed.
Participate in the Internal Auditing program, including manufacturing process, product, and dock audits, to ensure compliance with documented procedures and customer-specific requirements.
Monitor, report, and identify trends related to scrap, non-conforming products, and process variation using SPC when applicable. Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions using established problem-solving methodologies.
Perform SAP transactions and create or update work and inspection instructions as required.
Maintain organized and detailed records, inspection plan logs, and quality samples, including failure boards, inspection boards, Green Rabbits, and Red Rabbits.
Provide documentation to support the PPAP process, including Certificates of Conformity and product verification to print specifications. Support Customer, Internal, and External IATF 16949 audits as required.
Support the Quality Assurance Engineer with RMAs, Quality Alerts, customer returns, SCARs, Run@Rate activities, MSA, dimensional studies, and containment activities as needed.