Quality Inspector Lead

Kitron Group; Windber (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance and LTD/ST

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Kitron Group is seeking a Quality Inspector Lead for our on-site Windber, PA facility. You will oversee daily inspection activities, train inspectors, and ensure products meet customer and regulatory standards.

Role requires 3+ years in quality manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with ISO/IPC standards. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and top-tier quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques, documentation, and quality systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret product requirements and determine product quality.
• Ability to sit, stand, and perform inspection activities for extended periods.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of products and assemblies.
• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the Quality Inspection team.
• Assign inspection work based on production priorities and customer requirements.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Quality Inspectors.
• Review inspection records and ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Record product information in ERP systems and other quality applications.
• Utilize microscopes and other inspection tools to verify product compliance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IPC, AS9100, and customer-specific quality standards.
• Investigate quality issues and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Escalate recurring or significant quality concerns to management.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Assist in developing and improving inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality processes.
• Monitor calibration status and proper use of inspection equipment.
• Promote and maintain 5S and workplace organization standards.
• Partner with production teams to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with performance feedback and onboarding of new inspection personnel.

Skills

Quality inspection

Leadership

Documentation

ERP systems

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Microscopes

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector Lead

Location: On-Site in Windber, PA

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.

About Us

For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.

Why Work for Us?

At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• 9/80 work schedule
• Additional voluntary benefits

Hear from a Kitron Employee

Check out the link below to learn directly from one of Kitron's tenured employees about her experience working for the company.

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About The Role

The Quality Inspector Lead is responsible for overseeing daily inspection activities, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards. This role serves as the primary resource for inspection personnel, providing training, guidance, and support while coordinating inspection priorities to meet production schedules. The Quality Inspector Lead collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Inspector Lead is responsible for overseeing daily inspection activities, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards. This role serves as the primary resource for inspection personnel, providing training, guidance, and support while coordinating inspection priorities to meet production schedules. The Quality Inspector Lead collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Job Duties/Functions

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of products and assemblies.
• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the Quality Inspection team.
• Assign inspection work based on production priorities and customer requirements.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Quality Inspectors.
• Review inspection records and ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Record product information in ERP systems and other quality applications.
• Utilize microscopes and other inspection tools to verify product compliance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IPC, AS9100, and customer-specific quality standards.
• Investigate quality issues and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Escalate recurring or significant quality concerns to management.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Assist in developing and improving inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality processes.
• Monitor calibration status and proper use of inspection equipment.
• Promote and maintain 5S and workplace organization standards.
• Partner with production teams to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with performance feedback and onboarding of new inspection personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques, documentation, and quality systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret product requirements and determine product quality.
• Ability to sit, stand, and perform inspection activities for extended periods.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and support team development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001, IPC 600, IPC 610, and J-STD preferred.
• Ability to read and understand assembly/part drawings.
• Experience with AS9100
• Familiar with company and industry quality standards and processes.
• Familiar with calibration and EDS standards
• Ability to read and understand customer purchase orders

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical working conditions at Kitron are indoors, safe, well lit, temperature controlled, low exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors, clean and sanitary conditions with average light industrial noise. Production areas have machinery with moving parts. Static dissipative smock, and shoes are required. Offices with locking doors, meeting rooms, and common printing areas are well lit, clean, low noise, and temperature controlled with no exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.

Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.

Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.

The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.