Lead Quality Technician: Drive Precision

QPS Employment Group; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is assisting a Liberty, MO company by actively seeking a Lead Quality Technician. You will lead daily quality inspections, coordinate testing, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements across production areas.

The role requires 3+ years in quality environments, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to train others in inspection techniques. This is a direct-hire opportunity on 1st shift with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading technicians or inspectors preferred.
• Experience with measurement equipment and quality systems (ISO, GMP, IATF).

Responsibilities

• Quality Inspection & Assurance - Perform and coordinate daily quality inspections, testing, and verification activities
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor production processes to verify adherence to quality standards and procedures
• Review inspection results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Assist in material inspection, in-process verification, and final product audits
• Technical Leadership & Support - Lead resource and point of contact for quality technicians and inspectors
• Provide training, guidance, and support on inspection methods and equipment use
• Assist with onboarding and cross-training of new quality team members
• Coordinate daily quality activities and prioritize workload
• Promote teamwork and adherence to quality standards
• Root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA support
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality concerns
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives
• Monitor quality trends and recommend process improvements
• Maintain quality records and documentation per requirements
• Support ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements
• Assist with audits and address findings
• Ensure timely completion of quality documentation
• Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends
• Verify calibration status and use of inspection tools
• Develop and revise SOPs, control plans, and work instructions
• Conduct layered process audits and quality checks
• Support customer and supplier quality activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering Technology

Tools

Measurement equipment

Quality management systems

SPC tools

Job description

QPS Employment Group is assisting a Liberty, MO company by actively seeking a Lead Quality Technician. You will lead daily quality inspections, coordinate testing, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements across production areas.

The role requires 3+ years in quality environments, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to train others in inspection techniques. This is a direct-hire opportunity on 1st shift with competitive pay.