Lead Quality Inspector

Position Summary:

The Quality Lead works with the quality control inspectors and the production team to support the product/component inspection activities per the schedule objectives defined by the production and engineering teams. The product/component inspection support needs to meet the customer's requirements for quality, quantity, and timeliness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• WORKING "Lead by Example" leader using "experience and expertise" in quality control inspection to support the production realization activities, with a focus on:
  • Working with the production team to identify and assign appropriate inspector(s) to support manufacturing build objectives
  • After inspectors are assigned to their associated product inspection tasks; perform part/product inspection activities
  • Support inspector training and paperwork review as and when required
  • Continuous inspection & process improvements - support engineering, suggest improvements, communication, achieve or exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by management for the Product Line such as inspection cycle times, minimizing documentation errors, Cross-Training inspectors, etc.
  • Communication of non-conformance issues identified during inspection, first level of escalation, stop line as necessary - quality and efficiency
  • Support NCR creation and resolution
  • Paperwork/LHR review - daily check inspection forms; blanks filled in, paperwork complete, forms signed by appropriate inspector
  • Manage cross-training of team members and establish absentee backup plans A, B and C - maintain and request to meet requirements / add people
  • Follow daily or weekly production schedule and align inspection team members as needed - delegate responsibilities, hold accountable, including observance & enforcement of the break-schedules
  • Startup, In-process inspections - notification of needs to Production and/or Management, spot check line for errors
  • Objectivity in making decisions based on data analysis and feedback
  • Completion of all paperwork as required to maintain proper records
• Line setup/management
  • Perform line clearance audit activities as needed
  • Work with inspectors to ensure workstations have gauges and equipment available to ensure area is working in an efficient, effective, and safe manner
  • Perform or delegate job start-up inspections as required
• Responsible to follow Medical Murray QMS, including all applicable SOP's included in the Quality Training Matrix
• Management of people
  • Ensures that all company established practices are followed and maintained - lead by example, address issues if appropriate, elevate to management if necessary
  • Ensures strict adherence to safety requirements
  • Ensures inspectors are properly trained, assist in problem resolution, and ensure they can satisfactorily perform independently SOPs
• Contact management and/or engineering for maintenance and repairs of inspection gauges/equipment as necessary
• Track daily inspection rates, on paper or by computer as requested. Ensure correct sample plans are used.
• Maintain a work environment that promotes teamwork and a pleasant workplace - escalates to management, as necessary (decision on bringing in HR)
• Performs other job-related duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 5 of years quality inspection experience (medical device production experience preferred)
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small groups of inspectors to ensure that quality and delivery objectives are met
• Strong work ethic, reliable and punctual, including break-times
• Manage work station to ensure established levels of safety and quality are met on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and other areas to ensure that quality and delivery objectives are met
• Works to ensure that all required product training requirements are current
• Demonstrates leadership and work ethic by example
• Good hand to eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis

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