Summarythe lead quality technician works under limited supervision, partnering with manufacturing, quality and quality engineering to continuously improve the quality performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.performs measurement and validation tasks to support production and quality requirements.trains department personnel in the proper use and interpretation of quality plans, and reviews and analyzes daily quality performance to identify, contain, control and improve quality.essential duties and responsibilitiesperform a variety of quality control tests/inspections and complex analyses of raw materials, packaging materials and/or finished products from manufacturing to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements.perform a variety of complex qualitative or quantitative tests on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.train new inspectors regarding policies, procedures, inspection techniques.monitor performance and institute corrective action when necessary.assure gauges are within the current calibration cycle and are properly used and stored.arrange for repair of gauges.participate in design of experiments and process capability studies.review statistical process control (spc) data.maintain integrity of spc data by correcting input errors, maintaining control limits, creating new files, and retraining as needed.analyze data and write summaries to validate or show deviations from existing standards.recommend modifications to existing, or suggest new standards, methods and procedures.assist supervisor in prioritizing the flow of work by coordinating the activities and daily work of lower level quality maintenance and quality technicians based on production schedules.prepare graphs or charts of data or enter data into computer for analysis.perform product and process audits.participate in mold qualification/validation process.conduct start-ups in accordance with inspection criteria.may inspect, measure, and test parts in accordance with blueprints, product plan requirements or engineering sketches.may plan, coordinate and perform layout inspection, process capability measurements and in-process inspection measurements.responsible for recording bar code transaction using worldwide bar code system.may oversee instrument calibration system and perform related calibration tasks.ensure documentation and procedures are in compliance with customer specifications, industry standards and standard operating procedures.work with all qa and manufacturing personnel to achieve regulatory compliance.maintain files for batch history records (bhr).review bhrs for completeness and accuracy.fill out lot history close-out/batch release form.follow up with shipping to complete necessary information on certificates of compliance/analysis for product shipments.maintain workflow, ensuring availability of proper materials.maintain employee time and activity records.observe employees in assigned work area ensuring all housekeeping, health and safety regulations are followed.comply with all procedures within the company security policy and company safety and quality programs.may perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.management & supervisory responsibilitiestypically reports to management.direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: plant payroll manager.job is not directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).job qualificationsgeneral knowledge of blueprints, engineering specification interpretation, inspection using measuring and test equipment, spc software and measurement techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, and quality calibration processes.general knowledge of process control charts, process capability studies and other statistical analysis applications.ability to read and write english and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.education and experience requirementshigh school diploma required; associate's degree preferred.minimum six years related experience in inspection, injection molding, metrology, machine shop operations or similar industry/environment and/or training.experience certifying typical metrology equipment such as calipers, micrometers and computer-controlled gauging equipment.or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.#j-*-ljbffr