Lead Quality Compliance Inspector - Defense
On-siteAshaway, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily inspection activities for incoming, in-process, final, and source inspections in accordance with industry standards, internal procedures, and customer requirements. Verify dimensional, visual, and functional conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, and military standards, then accept or reject product based on findings. Conduct inspections using precision measuring instruments and gauges while verifying material certifications, heat lot traceability, and special process documentation. Compile and verify Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) packages for customer shipment, review Certificates of Conformance, and initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) for nonconforming material. Assist in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action investigations, and Material Review Board activities, while training and mentoring inspectors on inspection techniques and documentation requirements. Maintain record compliance to ISO 9001, customer specifications, and NAVSEA requirements, monitor calibration status of inspection equipment, and support internal, customer, third-party, and government audits.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Associates degree or technical education
- Past leadership or lead inspector experience
- Communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage time effectively and maintain a schedule
- Strong understanding / knowledge of GD&T
- Blueprint Reading
- Inspection Methodologies
- Material Certifications
- Quality Control Standards
- Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Basic Mathematical Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
- Excellent organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of and ability to use a computer
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Prior Quality Control experience
- Prior experience with ISO 9001 QMS
- Current or previous Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications (ASNT Level I, II, or III) in one or more methods such as Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Hands-on experience performing or interpreting NDT inspections in accordance with NAVSEA, ASTM, AWS, or other applicable military and industry standards
- Light lifting, ability to move, carry and/or lift up to 25 lbs
- Must be able to manage time effectively and maintain a schedule
Desired Qualifications
- Associates degree or technical education preferred
- Prior experience with ISO 9001 QMS
- Current or previous Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications (ASNT Level I, II, or III) in one or more methods such as Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Hands-on experience performing or interpreting NDT inspections in accordance with NAVSEA, ASTM, AWS, or other applicable military and industry standards is highly desirable
- Candidates possessing current or verifiable NDT certifications may be eligible for additional compensation commensurate with their qualifications and the company's operational needs
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