Lead Quality Inspector

Motive Workforce Solutions; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce in California is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to manage inspection activities, coordinate daily assignments, and provide leadership to the inspection team. The role oversees receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Proficiency with CMMs and precision instruments is essential. You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality to drive improvements and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience performing receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections to verify drawings and specs.
• Lead the inspection team, assign daily tasks, and provide technical guidance.
• Operate CMMs and Romer equipment to inspect components.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) with certifications and test data.
• Coordinate MRB activities and disposition of parts.
• Document NCRs and maintain inspection records and scrap logs.
• Support government source inspections and inspection procedures.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Leadership

Precision measurement

Tools

CMMs

Romer equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our growing team. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for inspection activities, coordinating daily assignments and providing leadership, direction, and support to the inspection team. The role is responsible for performing and overseeing receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products conform to engineering specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical inspection experience, proficiency with precision measurement equipment, and proven leadership skills. They will play a key role in maintaining product quality, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving continuous improvement across the inspection process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Serve as the lead for the inspection team, assigning daily tasks based on production priorities and providing technical guidance and training.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Romer measurement equipment to inspect complex components, including surface profiles, radii, and bore dimensions.
• Perform dimensional inspections using standard and specialized measurement equipment.
• Support applicable ODA responsibilities and issue FAA Form 8130-3 tags when authorized and required.
• Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activities with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering, including disposition and release of parts.
• Conduct government source inspections and compile required documentation.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) by gathering material certifications, acceptance test data, drawings, and other required documentation.
• Upload FAIRs and supporting documentation to the applicable inspection management system.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming material through Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), clearly describing the issue.
• Inspect raw materials, verify material types, and coordinate outside laboratory analysis when necessary.
• Maintain accurate inspection records in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain scrap logs and ensure scrapped materials are properly documented and disposed of.
• Follow applicable inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve inspection issues and maintain production schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.