๐United States
Source Inspection Lead
closed
SQA Services
๐ต $75k-$90k
๐Remote - United States
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 bachelorโs 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 driverโs 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 inspectorsโ 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
This job is filled or no longer available
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