Quality Control Team Lead

Nammo Defense Systems Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4x10 workweek (Mon-Thu)

PTO & Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) & HSA

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. is a defense contractor and the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group. The Quality Control Team Lead oversees daily QC operations, trains inspectors, and ensures products meet stringent internal, customer, and regulatory standards before release.

The role drives continuous improvement, manages calibration tools across plants, and ensures compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and other government requirements while supporting audits and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain BATF approval to handle explosives.
• High level of inspection equipment knowledge.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to perform inspections to support FAI inspections.
• Able to multitask and lead team members to support company objectives.
• Ability to train and expand team members’ knowledge.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support DR processing.
• Working knowledge of quality control tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Train, lead and coordinate the activities of quality inspectors, technicians, and auditors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans aligned with drawings and contract requirements.
• Review FAI inspections per AS9102 and customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Maintain documentation for NCRs, CARs, and PARs.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve quality issues.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of components and assemblies.
• Support internal and external audits (customer, ISO/AS, government).
• Train and mentor QC staff on inspection methods and safety.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and suggest process improvements.
• Ensure ITAR and DFARS compliance.

Skills

BATF explosives approval

Inspection equipment knowledge

Read and interpret drawings

GD&T knowledge

Lead and train team

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality control tools

FAI inspections

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.

Job Overview

The Quality Control (QC) Team Lead oversees daily quality control operations across all plants within Nammo Defense systems. This role ensures that all products meet rigorous internal, customer, and regulatory standards before release. The QC Team Lead trains and supervises inspection personnel, enforces quality procedures and makes revisions as needed, supports continuous improvement initiatives, manages calibrated tools for all plants, and plays a key role in maintaining compliance with defense industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR.

How you will be rewarded as our Quality Control Team Lead

• Competitive compensation
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days (off on Fridays)
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account

Key Responsibilities

• Train, lead and coordinate the activities of quality inspectors, technicians, and auditors to ensure product conformity at all stages of production.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans aligned with engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of all inspection equipment and measurement tools are met.
• Maintain documentation for nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions (CARs), and preventive actions (PARs).
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of components, assemblies, and finished goods as needed to support company goals.
• Support internal and external audits (customer, ISO/AS, and government).
• Train and mentor QC staff on inspection methods, standards interpretation, and safety protocols across all plants.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and recommend process improvements working with the IPT’s across the plants.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, DFARS, and other applicable government and defense regulations.
• Bring a positive attitude to the team by creating a positive work environment for the inspection team.
• Have the ability to backfill the inspectors when they are off work or the need for additional support arises.

COOPERATION

This role requires collaboration across internal teams for support of decision making, problem resolution, and the ability to perform work autonomously, or with a group.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to obtain approval through BATF to handle explosives
• High level of inspection equipment knowledge
• Can read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Ability to perform inspections to support FAI inspections
• Can multitask and lead team members to support company objectives
• Ability to train and expand team members’ knowledge
• Can work with cross functional teams to support DR processing
• Working knowledge of tools for quality control
• Knowledge of GD&T

Competencies

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership or teamwork abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail

Working Conditions

• Full-time
• On-Site.
• Occasionally exert up to 50 lbs. of force in the course of normal work
• Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.