Lead Manufacturing QAQC Technician

sstjobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

SSTJOBS seeks an experienced Lead Manufacturing QAQC Technician in Phoenix, AZ, to lead daily QA/QC inspection activities across manufacturing and fabrication areas. You will ensure materials, components, and finished products meet drawings, specs, and customer requirements.

You will apply 5–7 years of QA/QC experience in industrial settings, provide hands-on inspection, and coordinate audits, nonconformances, and corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of quality control/assurance experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or related industrial environments.
• Experience leading QA/QC inspectors and coordinating inspection activities.
• Strong ability to investigate complex quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QA/QC inspection activities across manufacturing and fabrication areas to ensure compliance with drawings, specs and customer requirements.
• Coordinate receiving, in-process and final inspections, verifying dimensions, materials and documentation.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, document non-conformances, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor QA/QC inspectors on procedures, standards, and inspection techniques.
• Maintain objective quality oversight and independence from production operations.
• Support audits by preparing inspection records, traceability and evidence.
• Review quality records and reports for accuracy and traceability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to resolve quality concerns and prevent defects.
• Monitor quality trends to identify recurring issues and drive process improvements.

Skills

QA/QC inspection

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Audits & documentation

Job description

DIRECT HIRE

An awesome opportunity for an experienced Lead Manufacturing QAQC Technician to join a dynamic team.

Working Location: Phoenix, AZ.

Pay: $89K - 123K (depending on experience)

Schedule/Work Environment: M – F, 7am – 4pm (OT only when necessary to meet deadlines)

On-site/in-office position; not remote, limited travel required as needed to support other sites or inspect delivered materials, relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Full Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily QA/QC inspection activities throughout manufacturing and fabrication areas, ensuring materials, components, assemblies, and finished products meet approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, procedures, and customer requirements
• Apply 5–7 years of quality control and quality assurance experience within manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or related industrial environments, providing hands‑on inspection and quality oversight
• Perform and coordinate receiving, in-process, and final inspections while verifying dimensions, workmanship, materials, assemblies, installation details, and documentation for compliance
• Investigate complex quality issues, identify root causes, document non-conformances, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with manufacturing, engineering, and management teams
• Lead, guide, and train QA/QC inspectors on inspection procedures, documentation requirements, quality standards, manufacturing processes, and proper inspection techniques
• Maintain independence from production operations to provide objective quality oversight and ensure inspection decisions remain focused on specifications, standards, and customer requirements
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits by preparing inspection records, quality documentation, traceability information, corrective actions, and supporting evidence
• Review quality records, inspection reports, nonconformance reports, corrective actions, and production documentation for accuracy, completeness, and traceability
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering personnel to resolve quality concerns, clarify requirements, improve processes, and prevent recurring defects
• Monitor inspection results and quality trends to identify recurring issues, recommend process improvements, and strengthen manufacturing quality and consistency
• Maintain organized QA/QC documentation and communicate inspection results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and outstanding quality issues to management and production leadership
• Promote a strong quality culture through hands‑on leadership, inspector development, consistent inspection practices, attention to detail, and adherence to established QA/QC procedures