Factory Lead, Quality
On-site · Mesa, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
The Factory Lead, Quality will oversee quality inspection operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team of technicians and specialists. Responsibilities include the development and management of inspection processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards, mentoring team members, and identifying opportunities for process enhancements. Candidates should have experience in high-paced manufacturing environments, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in inspection techniques, particularly within aerospace or high-quality production settings.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment
- At least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
- Proficiency with hand and mechanical inspection techniques
- Proven track record in a high-volume production role within aerospace or another industry with stringent quality requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Aerospace quality and inspection experience in a build-to-print environment
- Experience in operations within a QMS driven environment
- Experience in manufacturing within high precision machining processes
- Familiarity with optical measurement devices (comparator, structured light scanning, optical profilometers)
- Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience owning and/or driving continuous improvement projects with Engineering support
Additional Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
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