Quality Inspection Lead

IEA, LLC is the leading manufacture of aluminum and copper-brass radiators, heat exchangers, and fluid cooling systems.

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The Quality Inspection Lead conducts and oversees the inspection of all raw materials, manufactured parts/components, and finished goods to ensure compliance with all contract specifications and quality program requirements according to Company and ISO standards. The Quality Inspection Lead receives general work assignments under limited supervision and resolves most problems independently. Although their work is subject to additional inspection, the Quality Inspection Lead generally oversees the final check on incoming items, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.

As such, this individual has the authority to quarantine or stop the manufacture or shipment of nonconforming materials, parts, or finished pieces. The Quality Inspection Lead is also expected to be an active participant in support of the Company’s Six Sigma activities and adhere to its principles.

Include the following with other duties assigned as necessary.

• Analyses inspection jobs and directs or assigns work as necessary.
• Leads quality and inspection technicians to ensure that customer and regulatory quality specifications are met based on schedule, department workflow, and efficiency.
• Training the production team and quality team in quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Assist with the identification and development of required procedures and processes related to the Quality Management System.
• Participates and aids in cross‑training program for quality and inspection technicians as needed.
• Reviews work orders (written or verbal) and determines specific inspection requirements/needs.
• Identifies, quarantines, and documents non‑conforming parts or materials detected during incoming, WIP, or final inspection activities. Works directly with suppliers for replacements/refunds, and issues corrective actions (as needed).
• Prepares and processes inspection documents (packets, radiator , etc.) for IEA products.
• Conducts final inspection or audit of IEA finished goods and ship‑loose components to ensure conformance with order.
• Oversees maintaining all inspection records relating to individual inspection activities.
• Make recommendations to IEA management for ordering products, or other changes in accordance with Company and customer requirements and specifications.
• Ensure that all assigned areas and equipment meet 6S standards.
• Oversee customer PPAP requests.
• Oversee operations tool calibration program.
• Assist in internal ISO 9001:2015 audit program.
• Understand and operate Romer/CMM operations.
• Works in a safe manner at all times and ensures that safety rules are followed without exception.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in team meetings as required (safety, problem‑solving, employee events, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company‑specific regulations related to the quality of product and to the proper performance of day‑to‑day activities.

• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 75 (infrequently, assisted lifting)
• Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 150 (with assistance).
• Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following:
  Frequent standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, twisting upper body, or climbing.
• Working at heights off the ground up to 25 feet.
• Vision requirements:
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work location(s):
  Metal fabrication/assembly shop; plant grounds; shop office with computer.
• Exposure to:
  Fumes, airborne particles, wet/humid (non‑weather) conditions, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment, inclement weather conditions.
• Personal protective equipment requirement:
  Safety glasses, safety shoes. Hardhat, gloves, and ear protection…