Quality Assurance Lead: Precision & Process Improvement

Roppe Corporation; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roppe Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee daily quality activities, perform inspections, verify product conformance, and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires reading blueprints, using calipers and micrometers, training staff, maintaining records, and collaborating with operations to resolve quality concerns while improving efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing quality and supervisory roles.
• Experience with reading engineering drawings and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee inspections of finished products and in-process materials.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Inspect products for defects and ensure conformance to specs.
• Monitor production processes for adherence to quality standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Assist root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain inspection records, quality documentation, and nonconformance reports.
• Train production staff on quality expectations and measurement methods.
• Verify first article inspections and conduct routine quality audits.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Coordinate containment for nonconforming materials.
• Support customer complaint investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement to reduce scrap and increase efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Problem solving

Communication skills

Documentation practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering Technology

35 years manufacturing quality experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality documentation software

Job description

Roppe Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee daily quality activities, perform inspections, verify product conformance, and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires reading blueprints, using calipers and micrometers, training staff, maintaining records, and collaborating with operations to resolve quality concerns while improving efficiency.