Quality Inspection Lead — Precision & Process Improvement

Amphenol Industrial; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Industrial seeks a Lead Quality Inspector to oversee daily inspection activities across all shifts, ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This role leads inspection teams, supports training and onboarding, and drives consistency in inspection processes.

You will train and onboard new inspectors, maintain inspection records in ERP, and monitor metrics such as defects and scrap while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of quality inspector experience in manufacturing.
• Experience using calipers, drop gauges and a measuring microscope.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Ability to pass yearly vision exam.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily responsibilities of Quality Inspectors across all shifts.
• Assign inspection tasks and manage workload to meet production demands.
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings to communicate priorities, updates, and quality concerns.
• Coach, train, and provide ongoing performance feedback to inspectors.
• Support onboarding and training of new hires, ensuring a consistent and effective learning experience.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and quality excellence.
• Perform and verify inspections including incoming, in-process, finished goods, and First Article inspections.
• Utilize precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor production processes to proactively identify and resolve quality issues.
• Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming materials.
• Support MRB processes and ensure proper disposition of defective products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records in ERP systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards (e.g., ISO, AS9102).
• Track and report key quality metrics, including scrap, defects, and inspection trends.
• Support audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Support training coordination and maintain training records for inspection staff.
• Provide ongoing development and coaching to improve inspection techniques and performance.
• Standardize training practices across shifts to ensure consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Engineering and QA leadership to refine procedures and implement improvements.
• Support initiatives that enhance quality performance and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Drop gauges

Measuring microscope

Job description

Amphenol Industrial seeks a Lead Quality Inspector to oversee daily inspection activities across all shifts, ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This role leads inspection teams, supports training and onboarding, and drives consistency in inspection processes.

You will train and onboard new inspectors, maintain inspection records in ERP, and monitor metrics such as defects and scrap while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.