Position Summary:

The Lab Lead Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant laboratory operations, maintaining lab equipment, and leading quality initiatives. This role is critical to support production, quality control, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will oversee daily lab activities, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality goals and maintain regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Laboratory Management

• Manage and maintain lab measuring equipment, including procurement and inventory tracking.
• Ensure lab equipment is calibrated and functions correctly.
• Lead 5S initiatives for Lab and shaker room.
• Manage lab schedule and shift quality technicians.
• Manage lab calibration schedule and Lab scope.
• Lead MSA annual compliance activities.

Quality Control & Testing

• Conduct H-point measurements and testing.
• Complete Annual Product Audit Layout
• Verify non-conforming parts from suppliers.
• Support investigation and measurement requests.
• Identify and report non-conformities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Verify and validate measurement data.
• Lead SPC data analysis and reporting.
• Trend and analyze quality data to identify opportunities for improvement
  

Documentation & Procedures

• Update Work Instructions (WI) for lab procedures.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions

Training & Development

• Train backup Quality Tech(s) to carry out processes in absence
• Provide training to various teams on lab equipment and procedures

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise with production, engineering, and quality teams
• Collaborating with other departments to resolve quality issues
• Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 17025 and IATF16949