Quality Lead

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Sturgis, MI

4d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a Quality Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our EV platform. You will be responsible for leading a team to conduct thorough inspections, implementing quality control measures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve our production standards. You may also be required to maintain calibrated test equipment, prepare test data, and identify areas for quality control improvement.

Requirements

A leader able to empower others rather than micromanage.
Comfortable with computers and computer systems.
Skilled at reading and understanding engineering drawings, standards, and procedures.
Experience working with MES or ERP systems.
Practical experience in performing both in-process and final inspections.
Proficient in using a range of mechanical and electrical inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, multi-meters, surface plates, height gauges, comparators, gauge blocks, and thread gauges.
Committed to maintaining accuracy and attention to detail while completing tasks efficiently.
Comfortable using JIRA and Confluence for reporting.
Capable of working independently and making smart decisions based on general guidance.
Enjoy collaborating with team members to achieve common goals.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 5 years experience leading a team.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in Quality Inspection roles, preferably within the Automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Perform thorough evaluations of incoming materials, components, and finished products to detect defects, discrepancies, and deviations from established quality standards.
Ensure precise record-keeping of inspection results, including photographs and detailed reports.
Work with the quality control team to address material quality concerns and decide on appropriate dispositions (accept, reject, or rework).
Collaborate with production and quality teams to analyze the root causes of defects and non-conformities, and propose process improvements.
Engage in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at boosting product quality and operational efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and engineering, to swiftly address incoming material challenges.
Advocate for safety in all aspects of your work.