Source Inspection Lead

Summary

Join SQA Services as a Source Inspection Technical Lead and contribute to the technical proficiency of a remote team of quality source inspectors. You will be responsible for their initial selection and qualification, addressing gaps in their inspection methods, monitoring deliverables, and creating a development plan for their growth. This role is crucial in ensuring the conformity of customer-purchased parts to purchase order requirements by verifying supplier documentation, inspecting parts for damage, and resolving any issues related to product and documentation conformance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 7+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing or quality assurance field OR a bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain and 4+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing or quality assurance
• 1+ years of experience leading people, teams, or technical projects
• Ability to understand basic purchase orders (PO) quality requirements, their intent, and how supplied documentation meets these requirements
• Leadership skills and experience in project management
• Technical problem-solving skills and strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• High computer literacy including ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection tools and methods
• ISO 9001/AS9100/9102 (first article inspection) experience
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Valid driver’s license is mandatory and ability to travel to supplier sites as needed
• Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed
• Must be able to travel - up to 50%-60% work week travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Assuring SI managed program conformity of customer purchased parts to purchase order requirements by verifying supplier-provided documentation, checking parts for damage, correct part numbers, revisions, quantities, trace information, accurate dimensions, special processes, etc
• Assists in developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions, communicating changes to the source inspection team, and ensuring adherence to the updated procedures / work instructions
• Suggests and implements changes in working conditions and procedures to increase safety and efficiency
• Spend time shadowing inspectors working at suppliers to understand the work environment, and drive process improvements
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems; supports conflict resolution with suppliers assisting the operations team
• Interfaces with Operations and Associate Development to understand key priorities, process and resource challenges and actively directs inspection support accordingly
• Interfaces with inspectors, suppliers and customer key contacts to resolve problems related to product and documentation conformance, corrective action compliance and procedures / work instructions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer technical teams
• Leads cross functional discussions on inspection operations and methods, as well as supports inspection program process evolution
• Supports, maintains, and effectively communicates source inspectors’ daily performance to the SI Technical Manager. Lead efforts to manage escapes, deviations, and non-conformances
• Confers with SI Technical lead, source inspectors, and operations SI vertical team to resolve issues
• Provide technical leadership to the source inspection team, guiding inspectors in complex technical matters
• Collaborate with inspectors to resolve technical challenges and ensure accurate and consistent inspections
• Offer expert insights into inspection methodologies and techniques
• Identify and escalate critical technical issues to SI Technical Manager
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards, specifications, and industry best practices
• Participate in the development and execution of training programs to enhance inspection skills
• Engage with customers' technical representatives to address questions, concerns, and technical matters

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Lean / 6-Sigma or other formal continuous improvement experience

Benefits

$75,000 - $90,000 a year