Production Team Lead

Greetings!

I hope you are doing great!! We are having the opportunity below with one of our clients.

Job Title: Production Quality Controller and Team Leader

Location: West Chester, PA

Duration: Full Time, Permanent (Onsite)

Job Description

Candidates with a stable job history are preferred

What You'll Do (Day to Day Job Duties)

• Review and verify scheduled jobs in the ERP system, ensuring part numbers and revisions align with customer purchase orders.
• Prepare and maintain inspection tools (e.g., pin gauges, thread gauges), proactively ordering replacements to prevent production delays.
• Collaborate with Cell Leads to develop detailed inspection plans and accurate processing sheets for new jobs.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with SOPs, ensuring completion within the assigned shift.
• Perform in-process inspections and transfer conforming parts to the Final Inspection team; update job status in the ERP system (GSS).
• Monitor real-time job progress, assist machinists with inspections, and ensure quality checkpoints are completed.
• Lead MRBs and investigate non-conformances (NCRs) and customer complaints.
• Support ISO 9001 and 13485 compliance, including internal audits and maintenance of SOPs and calibration records.
• Train and mentor new inspectors and machinists on company SOPs and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying quality issues and implementing process enhancements for new and existing products.

Your Impact (CORE Responsibilities)

• Quality Control Systems Management: Develop, implement, and maintain QC processes aligned with ISO QMS.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with machinists, inspectors, and QA team to meet quality goals.
• Inspection & Process Oversight: Conduct FAIs, in-process inspections, ERP tracking, and ensure accurate job execution.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Assist in ISO certification maintenance, NCR documentation, and internal audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and support initiatives to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Supervision & Training: Oversee cell operations, train new hires, mentor roving inspectors, and ensure procedural compliance.
• Customer Focus: Act as a liaison during complaints and uphold quality reputation with clients.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• BS in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of quality experience in precision machining.
• CNC / Swiss machining experience (desired)

Experience Preferred

Prior Quality Control Inspector experience working in an ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 CNC Precision Manufacturing Facility.

If it is interests you, please reply to me with your updated resume and the pre-screening questions below:

• Please tell us more about your recent and total experience related to this position.
• Reason for looking for a job change?
• How soon can you start? Notice period?
• Current base & Expected base?

Best Regards!

Jyoti Teradal

Associate Manager

jyoti.t@brightpathassociates.com