Quality Control Lead

Kane Partners LLC; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

HSA

FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

PTO & Holidays

EAP

Tuition Assistance

PPE Programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Kane Partners LLC in Doylestown, PA seeks an experienced Quality Control Lead to oversee inspection activities and lead the quality function. The role focuses on ensuring products meet specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards while supporting production schedules and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience inspecting precision-machined components and electromechanical assemblies, programming CMMs with PC-DMIS, and interpreting

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating CMMs using PC-DMIS.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and interpretation of drawings.
• Experience inspecting precision-machined components and electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency with standard inspection equipment and measurement techniques.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Familiarity with quality systems and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inspection activities to support schedules and commitments.
• Manage receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections.
• Ensure accurate, efficient inspection processes per quality requirements.
• Review inspection records and quality documentation for accuracy.
• Evaluate nonconforming material and implement corrective actions.
• Lead audits and quality system compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations leadership.

Skills

CMM programming PC-DMIS

GD&T

Inspection of precision parts

Measurement techniques

Drawing interpretation

Quality systems

Leadership in QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical Eng

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $53.00 per hour, based on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications.

Estimated Annual Base Earnings: $83,200 - $110,240, based on a standard 40-hour workweek.

Overtime Opportunities: Overtime may be available based on production demands and business needs. Overtime compensation is paid in accordance with applicable federal and state wage laws, providing opportunities to earn above the posted base compensation range.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Lead to oversee inspection activities and provide day-to-day leadership within the quality function. This position plays a key role in ensuring products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards while supporting production schedules and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience inspecting precision-machined components and electromechanical assemblies, programming CMM equipment, interpreting GD&T requirements, and leading inspection teams in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Inspection Leadership

• Coordinate daily inspection activities to support manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
• Manage receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspection activities.
• Ensure inspection processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Review inspection records and quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluate nonconforming material reports and ensure appropriate disposition and corrective actions are implemented.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and quality system compliance initiatives.

Technical Expertise

• Serve as a technical resource for inspectors, machinists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Lead inspection planning activities for new products, including measurement methods, fixtures, tooling, and inspection strategies.
• Create, modify, and maintain CMM programs using PC-DMIS.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Analyze inspection and quality data to support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Train, mentor, and support the professional development of inspection personnel.
• Assist with onboarding, performance feedback, and employee development planning.
• Monitor departmental metrics and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inspection processes, workflow optimization, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations leadership to resolve quality-related challenges.

Required Qualifications

Technical Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) using PC-DMIS.
• Strong practical knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience inspecting precision-machined components and electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency with standard inspection equipment and measurement techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with quality systems, inspection methodologies, and manufacturing environments.

Professional Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and support production requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Leadership experience within a manufacturing or quality environment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with first article inspections, corrective actions, and nonconformance management.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or providing work direction to inspection personnel.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit throughout the workday as required.
• Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment while using required personal protective equipment (PPE).

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
• Safety Shoe and PPE Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing organization where quality is critical to success. You'll have the ability to influence processes, mentor team members, drive improvements, and make a meaningful impact on product quality and customer satisfaction while sharing in the success of an employee-owned company.

We are committed to maintaining a workplace that values respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and applicable law, without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local regulations.