Quality Inspector Lead: QC Coach & Process Guardian

Quick Hire Staffing; Arkansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

QuickHire is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector Lead to oversee inspection operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role includes coaching inspectors, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.

You will support quality planning, documentation, and CAPA initiatives while maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

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 (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gauges).
• Strong understanding of quality inspection principles 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 QMS requirements.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Support document control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal quality audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Quality inspection

Education

Technical training in manufacturing or quality systems

QMS/ISO/AS9102 certification (nice to have)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Height gauges

Job description

QuickHire is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector Lead to oversee inspection operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role includes coaching inspectors, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.

You will support quality planning, documentation, and CAPA initiatives while maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.