Job Details

Overview

The Quality Lead is responsible for guiding the Quality Technicians and reports to the Quality Supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Guide Quality Technicians in completing daily tasks.
2. Communicate effectively with all plant groups, including Maintenance, Machine Technicians, Operators, and Production Supervisors to ensure consistent quality products.
3. Perform or review product audits on non-conforming ware and in-process production using company or customer-defined AQL standards, quality plans, and sampling strategies.
4. Collect routine product samples from each assigned machine at scheduled intervals, using appropriate tools and equipment to inspect for defects and conformance.
5. Conduct Quality Assurance and SPC testing on samples, recording information accurately per department standards.
6. Adhere to all company and departmental procedures.
7. Train Quality Technicians as needed.
8. Follow all applicable safety, regulatory, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
9. Support Quality Engineering and other departments in detecting potential nonconformances and identifying improvement opportunities.
10. Assist in customer, vendor, and third-party audits.
11. Follow departmental procedures for routine duties and special QA assignments in a team environment.
12. Perform mold setup measurements and qualifications efficiently.
13. Provide backup support to QA Technicians as needed.
14. Enforce GMP standards throughout production areas.
15. Program and adjust the MicroVu Coordinate Measuring Machine to optimize throughput.
16. Maintain production qualification and in-process databases.
17. Manage execution of production qualifications, coordinating with production planning and process engineers.
18. Execute qualification protocols and deliver statistical analysis promptly.
19. Perform mold measurements and analyze data, communicating findings to manufacturing technicians.
20. Review, approve, and release setup data for production start-ups, signing DHR appropriately.
21. Assist QA Inspectors during peak periods.
22. Coordinate corrective actions following measurement discrepancies.
23. Follow and develop work instructions, providing training as needed.
24. Participate actively in daily team meetings on safety, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
25. Adhere to safety policies and perform other duties as business needs require.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Physically capable of lifting 20-30 lbs. repeatedly.
• Attention to detail with inspection experience and strong communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate colors and shades.
• Skilled in measurement tools like indicators and calipers, and defect detection.
• Basic understanding of SPC, AQL, sampling plans, and molding processes.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.