QC Technician Lead/ Quality Lead Development

America, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

America, Inc. seeks a QC Technician Lead/Quality Lead Development to perform inspection, testing, documentation, and quality assurance, ensuring products meet specs and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership potential, process improvement, and involvement in quality system initiatives with opportunities for advancement as performance and organizational needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in quality/engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in quality control or manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Strong communication in a cross-functional setting.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical dimension checks on incoming products and raw materials.
• Conduct visual inspections of materials and finished products.
• Maintain inspection records and NMRs; manage data in SAP.
• Lead quality data analysis and capability studies.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree in Quality Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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QC Technician Lead/ Quality Lead Development

Full Time Technical Chester, CT, US

Salary Range: $35.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Position Type:Full time, 40h/week

FLSA Classification: Non- exempt

Salary Range: $35-$40/ hour, with OT as needed

The Quality Control Technician Lead / Quality Lead Development role is a hands-on quality professional responsible for performing inspection, testing, documentation, and quality assurance activities to ensure products and materials meet established specifications and customer requirements. In addition to core quality control responsibilities, this position supports quality system initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, training activities, and departmental coordination.

This role is intended for individuals who demonstrate strong technical aptitude, leadership potential, and a commitment to quality excellence. The incumbent may be assigned increased responsibility, project leadership opportunities, and exposure to quality management functions as part of ongoing professional development. Advancement opportunities may be considered based on individual performance, demonstrated competencies, organizational needs, and available positions.

Quality Control Operations

• Perform critical dimension checks on incoming products and raw materials.
• Conduct visual inspections of incoming materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Complete, maintain, and archive inspection and quality records.
• Control and monitor the flow of materials into and out of the Quality Control area.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections according to established procedures and inspection frequencies.
• Enter and maintain inspection and quality data within SAP and other business systems.
• Create and maintain Non-Conforming Material Reports (NMRs) and control disposition of rejected materials.
• Perform capability studies and support statistical analysis of quality performance.
• Assist Receiving with material identification and inspection activities as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and specifications.
• Utilize calipers, metric tapes, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Evaluate products for color and visual quality requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work area.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment as authorized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality Systems and Leadership Development

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality processes consistent with company standards
• Assist with monitoring quality metrics, identifying trends, and communicating findings to management.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining quality procedures, inspection instructions, and related documentation.
• Serve as a quality resource for cross-functional teams, helping ensure consistent application of quality standards.
• Participate in internal audits, compliance activities, and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Lead or support special projects and process improvement efforts as assigned.
• May assist with coordinating daily departmental priorities and workflow in the absence of Quality leadership.
• Provide professional recommendations regarding quality-related decisions and process improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate Degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum of three (5) years of quality control, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• High attention to detail
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a crosfunctional setting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Adaptability and resilience in a changing environment
• Availability to travel both nationally and internationally (up to 20%)
• Valid Driver's Licence

Preferred

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000
• Experience participating in corrective action, continuous improvement, or quality system initiatives.
• Experience training or mentoring employees.
• Leadership and professional Competencies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a production environment that may be physically demanding
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the facility to access work areas
• Ability to reach, handle and inspect items at varying heights
• Manual dexterity, hand -eye coordination and precision to operate testing equipment and measuring gauges
• Ability to safely operate a fork list
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Company offered benefits:

Roto offers an attractive salary and benefits package:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Pay Range:

The Pay Range for this position is between $35-$40/hourly. The actual range will depend on varying circumstances and individualized factors, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.