Lead Quality Inspector

Position Summary:The Lead Quality Inspector is responsible for overseeing daily inspection activities across all shifts to ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This role leads inspection teams supports training and onboarding manages quality metrics and drives consistency in inspection processes. The Lead Inspector serves as a key liaison between Quality Assurance and Production ensuring alignment efficiency and continuous Duties and Responsibilities:Lead daily responsibilities of Quality Inspectors across all shiftsAssign inspection tasks and manage workload to meet production demandsConduct daily stand-up meetings to communicate priorities updates and quality concernsCoach train and provide ongoing performance feedback to inspectorsSupport onboarding and training of new hires ensuring a consistent and effective learning experiencePromote a culture of accountability collaboration and quality excellencePerform and verify inspections including incoming in-process finished goods and First Article inspectionsUtilize precision measuring tools such as calipers micrometers and gaugesInterpret technical drawings specifications and quality standardsMonitor production processes to proactively identify and resolve quality issuesIdentify document and segregate non-conforming materialsSupport Material Review Board (MRB) processes and ensure proper disposition of defective productsPartner with cross-functional teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actionsMaintain accurate and detailed inspection records in ERP systemsEnsure compliance with applicable quality standards (e.g. ISO AS9102)Track and report key quality metrics including scrap defects and inspection trendsSupport audit preparation and compliance activitiesSupport training coordination and maintain training records for inspection staffProvide ongoing development and coaching to improve inspection techniques and performanceStandardize training practices across shifts to ensure consistencyIdentify opportunities to improve inspection processes efficiency and accuracyCollaborate with Engineering and QA leadership to refine procedures and implement improvementsSupport initiatives that enhance quality performance and operational effectivenessQualifications:Required:Highschool diploma or equivalent2 year of quality inspector experience in a manufacturing environment minimum Experience using measuring tools such as calipers drop gauges and measuring microscopeAble to read drawings/specifications and be able to interpret requirementsAbility to pass and maintain a yearly vision/eye exam to ensure accuracy in quality inspectionsPreferred:Previous leadership or lead experienceExperience with GD&T is a plusJ-Standard certified Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Attention to detailVerbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of basic math and computer skillsWorking Conditions / Physical Requirements:The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk talk hear and use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee may occasionally need to lift or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to remain in a seated or standing position for extended the Company:Amphenol Industrial Operations headquartered in Endicott New York with global manufacturing design sales and marketing locations specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for harsh environments and high performance. Our solutions cater to diverse high-growth industrial sectors such as alternative energy energy storage hyperscale datacom telecom rail and mass transit electric and hybrid vehicles transportation factory automation robotics and heavy product portfolio addresses modern power and signal requirements and emerging system technology needs encompassing high-amperage power interconnects utilizing proprietary RADSOK contact technology ruggedized circular rectangular interconnects and board level contacts (GT AC PT Amphe-Lite Radsert PowerBlok SurLok Plus ePower UPC H4 Plus and more) advanced power distribution including value-add box builds custom-engineered cable assemblies and overmolded harnesses. With a dedicated team of over 2500 skilled staff operating across a growing international footprintincluding eight key manufacturing sites in North America Asia-Pacific Europe and the Middle East providing localization for our customer base. Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest global standards of quality product performance design capabilities and regionalized technical and sales Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) a global leader in the electronics revolution headquartered in Wallingford :This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities skills or qualifications. Management may assign additional tasks or modify responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.