Lead Quality Inspector

Laborup; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Laborup is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector to oversee inspection activities in a precision CNC machine shop in Laconia, NH. This hands-on leadership role requires extensive experience inspecting CNC-machined components and supervising a team of quality inspectors.

You will own daily inspection operations, ensure tight dimensional tolerances, read and interpret GD&T, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to resolve quality issues while sustaining high standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality inspection in a precision CNC shop.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection activities, coordinate workloads, and oversee the quality inspection team.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Reading drawings

GD&T interpretation

Problem-solving

Training/mentoring

Communication

Tools

CMMs

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

We're hiring an experienced Lead Quality Inspector to oversee inspection activities at an established precision machining and manufacturing operation in Laconia, NH.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with extensive experience inspecting precision CNC-machined components who can also supervise, train, and support a team of quality inspectors.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of daily inspection operations, ensure components meet tight dimensional tolerances, and work closely with manufacturing and engineering to resolve quality issues and maintain high standards.

Location: Laconia, NH
Compensation: Up to $40/hr
Schedule: 1st Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily inspection activities, coordinate workloads, and oversee the quality inspection team.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to inspectors.
• Perform receiving, in-process, final, and First Article Inspections (FAIs) on precision CNC-machined components.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerances.
• Perform inspections using CMMs, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Review inspection reports and ensure accurate documentation within the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Identify nonconforming material and coordinate corrective actions with manufacturing and engineering.
• Support equipment calibration, quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain department efficiency, inspection accuracy, and compliance with established quality standards.

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in a precision CNC machine shop environment.
• Previous lead, supervisory, or senior-level inspection experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on dimensional inspection experience with precision-machined components.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T.
• Experience using CMMs and a wide range of manual precision measuring equipment.
• Experience conducting First Article Inspections and documenting inspection results.
• Ability to train inspectors, prioritize workloads, and oversee daily department operations.
• Familiarity with ISO-based Quality Management Systems and quality documentation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays