Quality Lead

Position Summary:

The Quality Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that aluminum products meet EMS and customer specifications. This position involves inspecting and testing raw materials, in-process components, and finished products, conducting quality tests, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within EMS distribution and manufacturing environments.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Audit workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity.
• Inspect incoming inventory from mills for defects, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of manufactured products.
• Perform mechanical and visual tests using calipers, micrometers, hardness testers, and other precision instruments.
• Document inspection results and maintain detailed quality records in accordance with ISO standards.
• Identify non-conforming products and assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ASTM, ISO, and customer-specific requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including 6S, Lean, and Six Sigma projects.
• Keep areas clean and organized  
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Be able to read, write and communicate in English effectively
• Valid driver’s license

Experience/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Familiarity of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and taper gauges to verify dimensions against engineering drawings preferred
• The ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications is preferred.
• Basic understanding of the aluminum extrusion process and common die defects.
• Basic understanding of the painting process and common paint defects.
• Extreme attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work independently and as a team 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Standing up to 8 hours per day
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work in warehouse atmosphere with varying temperatures

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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