Quality Lead

Orizon Aerostructures•Olathe, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing quality inspection activities and leading a team of Quality Inspectors. The Quality Lead ensures that all inspection processes are followed, documentation is accurate, and product quality meets standards. This position involves both individual contributor tasks and team leadership functions, including workflow management, performance evaluation, and process improvement.

Requirements

Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and assembly prints.
Perform inspection using handheld tools and laboratory‑grade equipment.
Perform FAI using Net‑Inspect, Inspection Expert, CATIA, NX, or other CAD systems.
Support RMA and MRR processes and ensure timely resolution of nonconforming product.
Participate in or lead RCCA investigations.
Train and mentor Quality Inspectors Levels I and II.
Program and operate advanced CMS equipment.
Assist with audits (internal, AS9100, customer, and 3rd‑party).
Make acceptance/rejection decisions using sound judgment.
Maintain an Ultra C-Lean work environment and adhere to all safety procedures.
Oversees the daily workflow and instructs team members on assignments and expectations.
Monitors and reports incidents related to safety near misses, quality issues, inadequate work, training gaps, equipment malfunctions, employee attendance, and progress toward team goals.
Assists with or administers corrections to employee time-tracking and labor-balancing tasks.
Conducts performance evaluations of team members on or before the due date.
Provides positive and corrective feedback and documents coaching and disciplinary actions.
Coaches assigned training tasks and verifies training completion for all team members.
Conducts routine presentations reviewing key performance metrics with the team.
Facilitates Safety Talk trainings as assigned.
Maintains and reinforces Ultra C-Lean culture within the team.
Performs individual contributor inspection tasks as part of the team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Net‑Inspect, Inspection Expert, CATIA, NX, or other CAD systems.
Experience with advanced CMS equipment.
Knowledge of AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

Ensure internal and external documentation used for inspection is current.
Accurately record all inspection activities within the company’s ERP system.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and assembly prints.
Perform inspection using handheld tools and laboratory‑grade equipment.
Perform FAI using Net‑Inspect, Inspection Expert, CATIA, NX, or other CAD systems.
Verify assemblies and parts are free of FOD and non‑conformance issues.
Support RMA and MRR processes and ensure timely resolution of nonconforming product.
Participate in or lead RCCA investigations.
Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation efforts.
Assist with calibration system tasks as needed.
Train and mentor Quality Inspectors Levels I and II.
Program and operate advanced CMS equipment.
Assist with audits (internal, AS9100, customer, and 3rd‑party).
Make acceptance/rejection decisions using sound judgment.
Maintain an Ultra C-Lean work environment and adhere to all safety procedures.
Receives and communicates daily objectives from the Production/Operation Supervisor or Engineering Manager.
Oversees the daily workflow and instructs team members on assignments and expectations.
Monitors and reports incidents related to safety near misses, quality issues, inadequate work, training gaps, equipment malfunctions, employee attendance, and progress toward team goals.
Assists with or administers corrections to employee time-tracking and labor-balancing tasks.
Conducts performance evaluations of team members on or before the due date.
Provides positive and corrective feedback and documents coaching and disciplinary actions.
Coaches assigned training tasks and verifies training completion for all team members.
Conducts routine presentations reviewing key performance metrics with the team.
Facilitates Safety Talk trainings as assigned.
Maintains and reinforces Ultra C-Lean culture within the team.
Performs individual contributor inspection tasks as part of the team.
Performs any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Supervisor.