Lead QA Technician

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) is seeking a Lead QA Technician to support quality management by coaching technicians, performing precision inspections, and ensuring proper protocols are followed. The role requires reading drawings and GD&T, experience with CMM programming, and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities include documenting inspection results, communicating data to management and customers, and ensuring alignment with ISO 9001 standards. A 3–5 year QA background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing QA/inspection role.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar standards.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with FAI inspections and NCRs.
• Proficient in Excel for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist QA Management in coaching and monitoring technicians.
• Perform critical inspections using precision measurement equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Ensure proper protocols and inspection processes are followed.
• Document inspection results and quality records.
• Communicate inspection data to management and customers as needed.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and related documentation.

Skills

GD&T reading

Precision measurement

Inspection procedures

Excel data entry

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM programming

Job description

The Lead QA Technician will be responsible for assisting Quality Management in coaching and monitoring department technicians, performing critical inspections using precision measurement equipment, and ensuring proper protocols and processes are being utilized throughout the organization.

Key Activities

• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, inspection methods, and proper documentation.
• Fluent ability to read and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, height gauges, pin/thread gauges, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to think critically.
• Experience with CMM programming.
• Experience creating and documenting inspection procedures.
• Experience completing FAI inspections with critical components, non-conformance reports, and quality documentation.
• Ability to collect and communicate inspection data to management and customers if necessary.
• Familiarity with the ISO 90001 Standard or other quality standards.
• Experience with basic data entry using Excel.

Preferred Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate amongst all departments.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize properly.

Educations & Experience

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing quality assurance, control, or inspection role required; Quality control/inspection experience in plastic injection or machined components preferred.

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and appreciate the time and effort involved; however, due to the large volume of resumes received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.