QUALITY LEAD TECHNICIAN
Description:
Quality Lead Technician is responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards. You will perform inspections, document findings, and collaborate with other teams to address any quality issues. In addition to quality inspections, this role includes developing and maintaining ISO 9001-2015 certifications.
Responsibilities:
2025-05-06
Essential Functions:
- Maintain and improve facility Quality Assurance Systems; manage and direct internal audits of quality system and report on Quality System performance to top management
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of products according to established procedures.
- Thoroughly understands the ISO quality system and its processes (Internal Audits, Management Review, Corrective Action, Training Records, SOP’s, ISO Records, etc.)
- Leads Internal and External Corrective Action Process to ensure the corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
- Direct quality control objectives and ensure that products produced meet required customer standards
- Provide quality support with multi-functional new product development teams
- Identify and report non-conforming products or processes.
- Support other department functions
Secondary Functions:
- Train new employees on ISO 9001 requirements pertaining to their job function
- Proficiency in using measuring instruments and equipment. ex. Caliper, Micrometer, inspection systems
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3 years of experience in quality control role with fastener industry / manufacturing experience required
- Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of Fasteners (screws, nuts, bolts etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Advanced Math Skills
- Training and experience in SPC, formal problem-solving techniques (8D, 5 why etc.) and lean manufacturing.
Preferred Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective facilitation and verbal / written communication skills for interaction with internal and external customers
- Structured, systematic work skills and habits required.
- Advance fastener knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of specialized prints
- Six Sigma certification