Quality Team Lead

Marine Tech Wire and Cable, Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC is seeking a Quality Team Lead for an onsite role in Naples, FL. The person will oversee day-to-day quality lab operations, ensure testing workflows, and maintain AS9100 compliance while mentoring a team of Lab Technicians.

The role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and hands-on guidance during peak workloads with strong cross-functional collaboration across production and engineering. U.S. applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum basic to moderate math and analytical skills.
• Prior experience in QA or lead lab role; wire/cable manufacturing preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma, Yellow or Green belt; strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and detail-oriented abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office programs, ERP, and quality tracking software).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work environment and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage daily testing workflow and lab capacity; perform inspections and record findings.
• Maintain AS9100 compliant quality records and manage non-conforming process.
• Lead quality meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor Lab Technicians and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Math & analytics

Quality assurance

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

ERP proficiency

Communications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Quality tracking software

Job description

## Quality Team LeadApply: Naples, FL: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: JR0000046447Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLCAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.SUMMARY: Overall responsibility for planning, prioritizing, and organizing day-to-day operations and testing workflows within the quality lab, non-conforming area and final testing stage balancing both strategic leadership and hands-on execution of testing duties as needed. Ensures smooth testing workflows, AS9100 quality compliance, and timely delivery. Leads, mentors, and motivates individual and team development in quality performance, testing accuracy, and cross-functional support, while actively backing up team members during absences, peak workloads, or whenever operational support is needed. This is an ONSITE position in Naples, FL M-F 8AM-4PM.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Safety & Continuous Improvement*** Ensure all team members adhere to a safe work environment through safety coaching, 5S audits.* Write Near Miss Reports as well as other incident reporting.* Drive continuous improvement, support root cause analysis, and recommend equipment or process improvements.**Quality & Lab Operations*** Manage and prioritize daily testing workflow and lab capacity; perform multi-tasking test performance and quality line inspections, recording findings on corresponding forms.* Maintain legible, accurate quality records in accordance with AS9100 and internal QMS Policies.* Troubleshoot Test-Data paperwork and procedure issues; revise procedures as needed.* Notify supervisors, operators, and production teams about any quality deviations or test failures during production.* Manage logistics of product awaiting quality testing, document quality control issues, own and lead the non-conforming process, and actively support operations to drive effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementations.* Lead quality meetings, and attend operation meetings; supporting projects and engineering requests as needed.**People & Leadership*** Manage and mentor Lab Technicians, communicate job expectations, and support training and development while actively stepping in to perform lab tasks, cover shifts, and back up team members when they are absent, overloaded, or need hands-on help.* Collaborate with production teams, plant manager/Segment lead, and sales/planning to resolve quality concerns and ensure adherence to manufacturing standards.QUALIFICATIONS:* Minimum of basic to moderate math and analytical skills.* Prior experience working in a quality assurance or lead lab role highly desired; wire/cable manufacturing experience strongly preferred.* Lean Six Sigma, Yellow or Green belt; strongly preferred.* Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and detail-oriented abilities.* Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.* Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office programs, ERP, and quality tracking software).EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:* High School Diploma or GED is required.* Minimum 3 years of experience in team leadership or supervisory role required; experience in manufacturing or quality environments strongly preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS:* Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and other department personnel.* Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:* Physical demand requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, use hand tools, bend, stand, and move around the production facility and lab throughout the shift.* Wear safety attire or protective gear daily; work indoors with potential exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.