Keel · 16 hours ago
Quality Inspection Team Lead
Goose Creek, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKeel is a company focused on quality management and improvement. They are seeking a Quality Inspection Team Lead to assist in leading and coordinating quality inspection tasks, ensuring that production needs are met and quality standards are upheld.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Assist with leading, mentoring Quality inspector
Assist the supervisor in managing that daily expectations are being met to accomplish throughput goals for the shift
Measure and visually inspect parts to verify conformance to customer requirements
Ensures that quality inspector abide by all Keel’s rules that are noted in the employee handbook
Approves finished products by confirming specifications
Contributes to root cause investigations related to quality issues
Initiate non-conformance reports
Drive housekeeping within your team / 5S
Documents inspection results by completing associated reports and logs
Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions, verifying calibration and notifying supervisor of needed repairs
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
Assists with the implementation, interpretation, and maintenance of the ISO9001 quality assurance standards
Participates in internal audits as necessary
Performs job safely. Ensures personal safety and the safety of subordinates; understands how machines work and how to operate them safely; knowledge of emergency stops; and personal protective equipment in each work area
Deliver and receive constructive criticism, apply lessons learned, and consistently show improvement in all areas
Conducts Pre-Shift brief on Safety issues and production goals for the day
Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, both orally and written
Promote a culture of mentoring & development
Help enforce all company policies and procedures
Maintain a respectful and professional approach while leading / motivating the team
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Successful completion of an accredited trade school, quality assurance program or equivalent, plus 3 or more years of demonstrated experience
Ability to read blueprints, tape measures, calipers, and micrometers required
A minimum of three years of quality inspection or supervision in a manufacturing environment is required
PC-based computing experience (word processing-Word, spreadsheet-Excel, presentation-PowerPoint, documentation, statistical software)
Must have detailed knowledge of manufacturing welded steel products
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment safely and independently
Ability to effectively communicate with cross functional groups (Production Control, Quality, Safety, etc.)
Must be able to build a High Performing Team and always lead by example
Must have the ability to coach / mentor the work force in trade skills
Must be able to collect and display performance data on the shop floor with your supervisor to aid in personnel decisions
May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly
Lift up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Familiar with interpreting Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance
Company
Keel
Keel specializes in high-end defense manufacturing across naval, land, and space applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Klein
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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