Quality Lead - Drive Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Flex; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

The Quality Lead based in Buffalo Grove, IL leads quality control and drives continuous improvement to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction. The role requires directing the quality team, overseeing inspections and testing, analyzing data,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in quality, quality assurance, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and decision making skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems, quality reporting software, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct quality control activities to ensure products and processes meet established quality standards.
• Inspect and test products at various stages of the production process to verify compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Review, analyze, and document test results, maintaining accurate quality records and reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and waste while increasing overall process efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, inventory control, research and development, and management teams to support quality objectives.
• Maintain compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate quality-related training programs to improve team capabilities and ensure procedural compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Quality control

Leadership

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Quality reporting software

Microsoft Office

ERP system experience

Job description

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

The Quality Lead based in Buffalo Grove, IL leads quality control and drives continuous improvement to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction. The role requires directing the quality team, overseeing inspections and testing, analyzing data,