Quality Receiving Inspection Lead

Position Type:                          Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to:                               Quality Assurance Director

Supervisory Responsibility:     Distribution Center/Quality Receiving

Location:                                  Jacksonville, FL Distribution Center

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides bespoke state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized performance now, bridging a critical gap in the energy transition towards a better future. In business for over 25 years, we have added efficiency and capacity to customer infrastructure in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Lower emissions for greater sustainability. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with a 100% performance test passage rate.

Summary Objective

The Quality Receiving Inspection Lead is responsible for overseeing all incoming material inspections to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory codes. This role leads the implementation of AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) sampling plans, drives key performance indicator (KPI) tracking, and spearheads root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier or material quality issues. The Lead partners closely with the Director of Quality to develop, refine, and implement robust inspection protocols and continuous improvement strategies that enhance overall supplier quality performance.

Essential Functions

Oversee and perform inspections on incoming materials, components, and assemblies using AQL standards to ensure conformity to drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.

Develop and maintain AQL-based inspection procedures and acceptance criteria. Determine appropriate sampling levels and ensure consistency across inspection activities.

Collaborate with the Director of Quality to establish standardized inspection protocols, documentation practices, and acceptance thresholds aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and customer expectations.

Monitor, analyze, and report on quality performance metrics, including defect rates, supplier quality performance, rework trends, and inspection throughput. Recommend corrective and preventive actions based on data trends.

Lead structured problem-solving sessions (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, or 8D) to address material or process nonconformances. Ensure timely and effective closure of corrective actions.

Partner with the supply chain and procurement teams to address recurring supplier issues, verify corrective actions, and support supplier development initiatives.

Ensure all inspection data, NCRs, and quality records are accurately documented, traceable, and maintained per company procedures and ISO standards.

Identify opportunities to improve inspection efficiency, reduce nonconformance rates, and enhance product quality through process optimization and training.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Deep understanding of AQL inspection standards and statistical sampling methods
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
• Root cause and corrective action (RCCA) expertise
• KPI development and tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Quality Management Systems (QMS) software
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Organizational and leadership capability with a focus on collaboration
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems

Work Location

This position will work out of Distribution Center in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely. 

Work Environment
Primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with occasional exposure to construction sites, moving mechanical equipment, and varying environmental conditions

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May require occasional weekend work based on production or inspection schedules.

Travel
Anticipated up to 15% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary. Occasional travel to customer job sites and supplier sites may be required.

Required Education and Experience.

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum 3–5 years in quality inspection or supplier quality, including AQL-based inspection experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s in quality or engineering preferred
• Powered Industrial Vehicle license, i.e. Forklift, articulating lifts etc.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience leading or mentoring inspection teams is a plus

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.