Quality Lead

Surge Staffing

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Lansing, MI Until 9/30/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Inspector Team Assistant (ITA) to support inspection and quality operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for monitoring inspection workflows, evaluating team performance, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. The ITA plays a key role in quality planning, material control, auditing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor inspection team workflow to ensure adherence to customer-specific requirements and quality standards
  • Evaluate inspector performance and provide structured feedback to leadership
  • Support execution of quality planning, assembly, and inspection processes
  • Ensure proper segregation, documentation, and control of non-conforming and scrap materials
  • Coordinate with logistics teams to maintain accurate material flow and inventory control
  • Perform scrap analysis and generate reports
  • Assist with Layered Process Audits (LPA) and internal quality audits
  • Support calibration verification and inspection equipment control processes
  • Maintain accurate inspection records in compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
  • Contribute to corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
  • Support document control and data integrity procedures
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

  • 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or plant environment
  • 2–3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Hands-on experience using precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gages)
  • Strong understanding of quality inspection principles, measurement techniques, and calibration processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer interaction
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality reporting tools
  • Ability to work in a factory or warehouse setting while following safety and quality standards

Education

  • Technical training in manufacturing, quality systems, or a related field preferred
  • Certifications in QMS, ISO standards, or AS9102 are a plus

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About this role

Summary

Support inspection and quality operations, monitor workflows, evaluate performance, ensure standards compliance.

Job title

Quality Lead

Experience level

2-3 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Lansing, MI, on-site role with some remote support allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

inspectioncalipersmicrometersISO standardsQA processes

Preferred skills

team leadershipQMS certificationsISO 9001IATF 16949

Specializations

inspectionquality standardsISO 9001IATF 16949quality management system
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lansing, MI, USA

On-site City
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