Quality Site Lead

Location: Arlington, TX with Travel to US 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Assistant Operations Manager

Overview

Vayan Group is seeking a Quality Site Lead to oversee day-to-day quality operations, inspection coordination, and customer relations at key automotive and manufacturing locations across the U.S.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership and project management, ensuring all inspection and containment activities meet customer and Vayan Group quality standards. The position involves frequent travel to customer sites to support product launches, conduct audits, and lead quality teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

If you’re a driven leader who thrives on accountability, teamwork, and precision—this is your opportunity to join a rapidly growing, quality-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Site Management

• Lead all on-site operations, including inspection, containment, and quality support activities.

• Supervise and mentor a team of inspectors and team leads across multiple shifts.

• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and daily priorities to meet customer and project needs.

• Enforce Standardized Work Instructions (SWI), 5S, and safety practices across all operations.

• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific quality standards.

• Monitor and report on key performance metrics (KPI, scrap, rework, productivity).

Quality & Technical Execution

• Perform and oversee dimensional inspections using precision tools such as calipers, pin gauges, micrometers, and height gages.

• Review and approve AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for machined parts and assemblies.

• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications to ensure product conformity.

• Conduct and document Layered Process Audits (LPAs), process validations, and corrective actions.

• Oversee scrap containment, nonconforming material control, and rework processes in collaboration with production and logistics.

• Support calibration activities and measurement system validations.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary customer liaison for quality and inspection operations.

• Collaborate with customer Quality, Engineering, and Materials teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

• Coordinate with suppliers, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to support pre-series builds and launch readiness.

• Represent Vayan Group with professionalism, accountability, and consistent communication.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required (for clearance eligibility).

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality-focused environment.

• Proven success leading teams of 6 in multi-shift or multi-site operations.

• Strong technical understanding of blueprints, tolerances, and inspection methods.

• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools (Calipers, Pin Gauges, Micrometers, Height Gages).

• Experience with AS9102, PPAP, FMEA, PSA, and SPC processes.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, factory or warehouse environments with strict quality and safety standards.

• Willingness to travel to customer sites across the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.

• Certifications in QMS, ISO 9001, AS9102, or related quality systems.

• Experience launching new production or inspection projects in an automotive or aerospace setting.

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods, walk extensively, and lift up to 25 lbs.

• Flexible schedule; may include occasional weekends and extended hours per customer demand.

• Reliable transportation and excellent attendance required.

• Exposure to temperature changes, production noise, and active manufacturing environments.

Why Vayan Group

At Vayan Group, we believe in Quality Without Compromise.
You’ll join a team driven by integrity, precision, and accountability—backed by ISO 9001 certification and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Be part of an organization where leadership, innovation, and excellence come together to move manufacturing forward.

Together, We Go Vayan.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000