Quality Lead

Randstad USA; Chester (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Technician Lead to join our Quality Operations team in a role focused on inspections, testing, and documentation. The position offers a development path into quality management, with project leadership exposure and opportunities for advancement.

The role involves leading inspections, data entry in SAP, CAPA involvement, and collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in quality control or related field.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and using precision measuring devices.
• Proficient with SAP and ISO 9000 standards.
• Strong problem-solving and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, and perform critical dimension and visual checks.
• Enter and maintain inspection data in SAP; generate NMRs and disposition rejected materials.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and CAPA activities.
• Serve as SME to Production, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams in resolving quality issues.
• Read and interpret drawings and tolerances; use precision measuring equipment.
• Support internal audits and quality system initiatives.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Testing

Leading

Supervising

Product Inspection

First Yield Pass

Providing Feedback

Education

High School

Tools

SAP

ISO 9000

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, high-performing Quality Control Technician Lead to join our Quality Operations team. This role performs vital inspection, testing, and documentation activities while playing an active role in continuous improvement, cross-functional coordination, and quality system initiatives.

This position is structured with a Quality Lead Development focus—designed for technical professionals demonstrating strong leadership potential. As part of your professional growth, you will be given increased responsibilities, project leadership opportunities, and direct exposure to quality management functions, opening potential pathways for future advancement.

salary: $72,000 - $82,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, as well as critical dimension and visual checks on incoming raw materials and finished products
• Utilize calipers, metric tapes, gauges, and precision instruments
• Enter and maintain inspection data in SAP; generate and process Non-Conforming Material Reports (NMRs); disposition rejected materials; maintain and archive official quality records.
• Participate in root cause investigations, Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a subject-matter expert to Production, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and support internal audits.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specs, and tolerances; hands-on expertise with precision measuring equipment.
• Strong mathematical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP software.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 quality management standards.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Testing
• Providing Feedback
• Production Control
• Leading
• Supervising
• Product Inspection
• First Yield Pass

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School