Website LER TechForce
LER TechForce
Company : LER TechForce
LER TechForce is looking for
Lead and manage incoming quality inspection activities for all supplied components and materials across manufacturing.
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality technicians and team leaders, ensuring consistent execution of incoming quality standards.
· Develop, implement, and maintain incoming inspection procedures, control plans, and acceptance criteria.
· Serve as the primary incoming quality interface to all manufacturing areas, supporting production, launches, and daily operations.
· Collaborate with suppliers to define quality expectations, ensure compliance to specifications, and drive corrective actions.
· Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends, and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
· Own containment of nonconforming incoming material, including segregation, documentation, supplier communication, and disposition (rework, return, scrap).
· Support new product and process launches by validating incoming parts, PPAP readiness, and production release.
· Coordinate and support incoming and process audits to applicable standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, internal requirements).
· Maintain quality documentation including inspection records, supplier quality reports, and control plans.
· Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve robustness.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on incoming quality, process capability, cost, and risk reduction.
· Provide technical guidance, training, and hands-on support to quality technicians and manufacturing teams.
· Ensure a safe, compliant work environment aligned with health and safety requirements.
· Perform additional duties as assigned in support of incoming and manufacturing quality.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
· 5+ years of experience in incoming, supplier, or manufacturing quality within an automotive or regulated manufacturing environment.
· Proven experience leading teams or acting in a group leader / supervisory capacity.
· Strong knowledge of incoming inspection, supplier quality management, and containment processes.
· Experience with automotive quality tools and standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC).
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up or launch environment.
· High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with electric vehicle components or high-voltage systems.
· Six Sigma, ASQ, or other quality certifications.
· Experience supporting multi-site or cross-functional manufacturing operations.
· Background in supplier development or launch readiness.
What you'll get:
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
- 401K with a match and immediate vesting
- Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
- The opportunity to work on industry leading projects