Quality Lead

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.

What We Offer:

• Employees (and their families) are covered by Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employees are covered by Short Term and Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Paid 100% by the company
• 401(k) plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 Hours Accrued PTO first year

Essential Duties:

• Provides hands-on quality leadership to direct reports and production teams, reinforcing company values, QMS policy, and quality expectations on the production floor.
• Leads, coaches, motivates, and holds Quality Inspectors accountable for daily performance, workmanship, and procedural compliance.
• Actively supports production operations to ensure quality requirements are met in real time and product conformance is maintained.
• Maintains, supports, and continuously improves the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Plans, leads, executes, and documents internal audits; develops audit schedules and ensures all assigned processes are audited annually.
• Manages audit findings by assigning corrective actions, verifying effectiveness, and ensuring timely closure of all audit-related actions.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate repeat issues.
• Supervises inspection and testing activities, ensuring accurate inspection plans, proper use of measurement equipment, and technical integrity of results.
• Reviews non conformances, scrap, rework, and defect trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partners cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers, and external auditors to resolve quality issues and support customer satisfaction.
• Other Duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

• 
  

  5 years related Quality experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

  
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring schematics.
• Experience in the use of inspection equipment including but not limited to calipers, micrometers and height gages.
• Experience in First Article and First Piece inspection process.
• Knowledge of manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of ANSI Y 14.5 Geometric, Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Good mechanical/technical skills and ability to read engineering drawings. GD&T proficiency is highly desirable.
• Previous metrology experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Abilty to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees and managers at all levels within the company.
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.