Quality Inspection & Calibration Team Leader

Xylem; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

The Receiving Inspection & Calibration Team Lead at Xylem oversees the daily activities of the Receiving Inspection and Calibration functions to ensure compliance with quality management system requirements, regulatory standards, and company procedures.

This role combines leadership with hands-on inspection work up to 75% of the time, prioritizing workload and driving supplier quality and measurement system integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in quality, engineering, technical sciences, manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years in quality assurance, receiving inspection, calibration, or manufacturing quality.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Receiving Inspection and Calibration personnel, set priorities and coach the team.
• Oversee incoming inspection activities, verify materials meet specifications and manage nonconforming materials.
• Manage site calibration program, records, traceability, and external service coordination.
• Ensure ISO 9001/13485 compliance, audits, and documentation control.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, CAPA, and lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Metrology fundamentals

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

ERP

Calibration management

Quality management software

Job description

The Receiving Inspection & Calibration Team Lead at Xylem oversees the daily activities of the Receiving Inspection and Calibration functions to ensure compliance with quality management system requirements, regulatory standards, and company procedures.

This role combines leadership with hands-on inspection work up to 75% of the time, prioritizing workload and driving supplier quality and measurement system integrity.