Quality Lead

HDT • Spokane, WA

11d

About The Position

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937. What We Offer: Employees (and their families) are covered by Medical, Dental and Vision Employees are covered by Short Term and Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Paid 100% by the company 401(k) plan 10 paid holidays 80 Hours Accrued PTO first year Essential Duties: Provides hands-on quality leadership to direct reports and production teams, reinforcing company values, QMS policy, and quality expectations on the production floor. Leads, coaches, motivates, and holds Quality Inspectors accountable for daily performance, workmanship, and procedural compliance. Actively supports production operations to ensure quality requirements are met in real time and product conformance is maintained. Maintains, supports, and continuously improves the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements. Plans, leads, executes, and documents internal audits; develops audit schedules and ensures all assigned processes are audited annually. Manages audit findings by assigning corrective actions, verifying effectiveness, and ensuring timely closure of all audit-related actions. Leads root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate repeat issues. Supervises inspection and testing activities, ensuring accurate inspection plans, proper use of measurement equipment, and technical integrity of results. Reviews non conformances, scrap, rework, and defect trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Partners cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers, and external auditors to resolve quality issues and support customer satisfaction. Other Duties as assigned Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities: 5 years related Quality experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring schematics. Experience in the use of inspection equipment including but not limited to calipers, micrometers and height gages. Experience in First Article and First Piece inspection process. Knowledge of manufacturing. Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management System. Knowledge of ANSI Y 14.5 Geometric, Dimensioning & Tolerancing. Good mechanical/technical skills and ability to read engineering drawings. GD&T proficiency is highly desirable. Previous metrology experience. Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a self-directed environment. Abilty to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines. Ability to work a varied schedule, willing to work overtime when necessary. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees and managers at all levels within the company. Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office). Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

Requirements

• 5 years related Quality experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring schematics.
• Experience in the use of inspection equipment including but not limited to calipers, micrometers and height gages.
• Experience in First Article and First Piece inspection process.
• Knowledge of manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of ANSI Y 14.5 Geometric, Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Good mechanical/technical skills and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Abilty to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees and managers at all levels within the company.
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired.

Nice To Haves

• GD&T proficiency is highly desirable.
• Previous metrology experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable.
• Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on quality leadership to direct reports and production teams, reinforcing company values, QMS policy, and quality expectations on the production floor.
• Leads, coaches, motivates, and holds Quality Inspectors accountable for daily performance, workmanship, and procedural compliance.
• Actively supports production operations to ensure quality requirements are met in real time and product conformance is maintained.
• Maintains, supports, and continuously improves the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Plans, leads, executes, and documents internal audits; develops audit schedules and ensures all assigned processes are audited annually.
• Manages audit findings by assigning corrective actions, verifying effectiveness, and ensuring timely closure of all audit-related actions.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate repeat issues.
• Supervises inspection and testing activities, ensuring accurate inspection plans, proper use of measurement equipment, and technical integrity of results.
• Reviews non conformances, scrap, rework, and defect trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partners cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers, and external auditors to resolve quality issues and support customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employees are covered by Short Term and Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Paid 100% by the company
• 401(k) plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 Hours Accrued PTO first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees