Receiving Inspection Lead

Plexus•Akeley, MN

1d•$54,500 - $81,700•Onsite

About The Position

At Plexus, the vision is to help create products that build a better world, partnering with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial companies. The company is driven by a passion for excellence, designing, manufacturing, and servicing transformative products like advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Plexus emphasizes investing in its people, fostering an inclusive culture guided by values such as Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence, and Creating Customer Success. Team members engage in impactful global work, utilize emerging technologies, and are empowered through development programs. The Receiving Inspector Lead will ensure accurate and efficient inspection of incoming materials and components, leading a team to uphold quality standards, identify discrepancies, and promote continuous improvement. This role involves executing repetitive inspections, visual checks, and functional tests of inbound material using various tools, recording data, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The lead will work closely with Supplier Quality Technicians and Engineers, manage non-conforming materials, communicate with Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers, support improvement initiatives, and train new inspectors. Plexus is a global leader with over 20,000 individuals providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, and Sustainability Services, specializing in complex products and demanding regulatory environments.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School diploma is required
A minimum of 3 years of related experience is required
Proficient computer skills required
Strict attention to detail
Full understanding of applicable inspection procedures
Must be able to work with minimum supervision
Ability to clearly describe and convey nonconformance issues
Flexible and able to work overtime, nights, various shifts and weekends as required
Able to alternate or be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
Able to lift, reach, push, pull up to 45 pounds as required
Able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required for assigned area
Stay current on processes, procedures, standards, policies and training for assigned job and operational area

Nice To Haves

Four (3) or more years of related experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Execute repetitive and routine inspections, visual checks and functional tests applying sampling procedures of inbound material according to the defined Inspection Plan, and utilizing various inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and inspection jigs to check dimensions on parts or raw material to ensure compliance to drawings/blueprints/specifications, recording accurately inspection data and applicable documentation.
Works closely with Supplier Quality Technicians and Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure that all inspection activities are performed in compliance with parts specifications and their critical characteristics, and consistently completes assignments or work requirements on time without direct or supervisory oversight.
Assures the correct identification and segregation of non conformance/discrepant material and supports purges and internal screening activities.
Communicates with Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers on Quality and/or documental Issues and keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed.
Supports improvement initiatives and participates actively to improve work environment (example 6S), is up-to-date on all certifications and training requirements for role and trains new receiving Inspectors, including inspection of their work output.