Quality Lead

JOB PURPOSELead and coordinate quality assurance and quality control activities for third-party manufactured parts, ensuring that products meet approved drawings, technical specifications, and operational requirements. The role oversees inspection activities, supplier quality issues, non-conformance resolution, product traceability, and quality documentation. It requires sound technical judgement, planning, and the ability to guide stakeholders in achieving quality objectives.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESPlan and oversee visual and 100% dimensional inspections of machined products and raw materials to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.Coordinate quality control activities for incoming goods, in-process manufacturing, and finished products.Review supplier documentation and certifications to confirm that incoming goods meet applicable technical requirements.Lead the identification, documentation, investigation, and closure of internal and supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs).Coordinate containment, corrective actions, and follow-up to prevent recurrence of quality issues.Provide weekly NCR status updates to the Technical and QHSSE Managers, escalating significant risks or delays.Maintain part identification, status control, and traceability throughout goods receipt, production, and final release.Oversee the inspection, calibration, maintenance, and recordkeeping of measurement and test equipment.Prepare inspection reports for equipment requiring refurbishment, including recommended repair or rework actions.Review and prepare tool-body document packs and certificates of conformity, ensuring all supporting records are complete.Compile, verify, and maintain manufacturing data packs, including relevant inspection records and certifications; ensure they are scanned into the appropriate databases.Use and guide others in the use of manual and electronic inspection equipment.Maintain accurate, controlled, and readily retrievable quality records.Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and support production requirements.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIESEducation: Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification.Certification: Certified Quality Inspector.Preferred certifications: Certified Quality Technician (CQT); ASME GDTP (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional).Experience: At least five years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in machining, manufacturing, or supplier quality. Experience coordinating inspection activities and resolving supplier non-conformances is preferred.