Quality Inspector Lead - (Gray Court, SC) $20-23hr

Quick Hire Staffing; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

QuickHire seeks an experienced Quality Inspector Lead (ITA) to oversee inspection workflow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coach inspectors, drive quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and QMS standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating inspector performance, supporting quality planning and calibration, maintaining accurate records, and participating in CAPA and internal audits. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of manufacturing or plant experience.
• 2–3 years of team leadership experience.
• Experience using precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gauges).
• Strong understanding of quality inspection principles, calibration, and measurement techniques.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inspection team workflow to ensure compliance with customer-specific quality standards.
• Evaluate inspector performance and provide feedback to Project Coordinators.
• Support quality planning, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Ensure proper control, documentation, and segregation of non-conforming and scrap materials.
• Coordinate with logistics to maintain accurate material flow and inventory control.
• Perform scrap analysis and reporting.
• Assist with Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Support calibration verification and inspection equipment control.
• Maintain accurate inspection records in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Support document control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal quality audits.

Skills

Inspection leadership

Quality control

Team coaching

Documentation

MS Office

Calibration techniques

Education

Technical training in manufacturing or quality systems

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin Gauges

Height Gauges

Job description

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About the Role

QuickHire is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector Lead (ITA) to support inspection operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing inspection workflow, supporting quality initiatives, monitoring inspector performance, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements and quality standards. The position plays a key role in maintaining product quality, driving continuous improvement, and supporting Project Coordinators through coaching and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inspection team workflow to ensure compliance with customer-specific quality standards.
• Evaluate inspector performance and provide feedback to Project Coordinators.
• Support quality planning, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Ensure proper control, documentation, and segregation of non-conforming and scrap materials.
• Coordinate with logistics to maintain accurate material flow and inventory control.
• Perform scrap analysis and reporting.
• Assist with Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Support calibration verification and inspection equipment control.
• Maintain accurate inspection records in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Support document control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal quality audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training in manufacturing or quality systems.
• QMS, ISO, or AS9102 certification is a plus.

• Minimum 2-3 years of manufacturing or plant experience.
• 2-3 years of team leadership experience.
• Experience using precision inspection tools, including:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Pin Gauges
  • Height Gauges
• Strong understanding of quality inspection principles, calibration, and measurement techniques.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment while following safety standards.