Lead Manufacturing QAQC Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Lead Manufacturing QAQC Technician to join our on-site team in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on leading daily QA/QC inspection activities across manufacturing and fabrication areas to ensure materials, components, assemblies, and finished products meet approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of quality control and quality assurance experience within manufacturing or related industrial environments,

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of quality control and quality assurance experience within manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or related industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QA/QC inspection activities across manufacturing and fabrication areas to ensure materials and finished products meet drawings, specs, standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate receiving, in-process, and final inspections and verify dimensions, workmanship, materials and documentation for compliance.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, document non-conformances, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Lead, train, and mentor QA/QC inspectors on procedures, documentation, and inspection techniques.
• Maintain independence from production to provide objective quality oversight and ensure inspections align with specifications.
• Support audits by preparing inspection records, quality documentation, and corrective actions.
• Communicate inspection results and quality issues to management and production leadership.

Skills

QA/QC

Inspection

Leadership

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