At MIL, we make the complex simple; we bring together the brightest minds and subject matter experts to process precision parts that become components on space, aircraft, and defense systems. The reliability of what we do and how we do it, makes the difference in the lives of those who use these systems. What sets us apart? Our people and our relentless dedication to helping our customers. We are the special processor of choice for missions to the skies, Mars, and beyond.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Passionate - We believe in what we are doing and the difference we make; Our quality is our passion.
• Collaborative - Treat each other with respect as professionals; We win or lose as a team; Collaboration multiplies our contributions.
• Can-Do - Great isn't good enough; No excuses given or taken; Eagerly willing to accept and meet challenges.
• Own Results - Overcome obstacles, find solutions, and deliver exceptional results; Honor our commitments.
• Quality Driven - Do the right thing; We are honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's best for our customers.

Position Overview: The Lead Quality Control Inspector is a hands-on position responsible to prioritize and complete critical inspections and consistently meet turnaround and quality requirements.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and schedule work within a fast-paced environment and effectively delegate responsibilities to uphold turnaround and quality requirements.
• Train, develop and provide guidance to QC Inspectors; provide timely, candid, and constructive feedback and provide challenging opportunities that promote continuous improvement and enhance employee career growth.
• Take part in applicable on-going training sessions and continuous process improvement programs and participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.
• Perform contract/flow down review and ensure adherence to externally supplied documents including purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications and customer supplied work instructions.
• Review, complete and/or ensure adherence to MIL’s internal documentation including work orders, processing techniques, inspection reports, frozen plans and MIL’s general procedures.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections and accept/reject criteria on customer parts via receiving, in-process and final inspections.
• Operate precision measuring equipment including, but not limited to micrometers, calipers, bore and thread gages, fixtures, microscopes etc.
• Oversee department inventory control systems, housekeeping and organizational initiatives.
• Assist with identification and troubleshooting of equipment failures as well as general and preventative maintenance activities.
• Oversee companywide QC equipment calibrations, including associated record keeping, vendor relations and procurement activities.
• Coordinate and ensure effectiveness with department troubleshooting activities.
• Support QA with non-conformance reports, corrective and preventative action, root-cause analysis and other problem solving activities.
• Provide cross-functional support to QCI and QA personnel and contribute towards projects and peripheral assignments as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Understanding of quality assurance sampling plans including visual and dimensional examinations and other ancillary test methods.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical understanding of MIL’s processing capabilities and quality system as well as general procedures and applicable industry standard specifications.
• Ability to take measurements on critical tolerances ( ie +/- .00005-.0002) while maintaining accuracy and throughput.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships and resolve cross-functional issues with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to lead, provide clear direction and uphold consistent measures of accountability.
• Prioritize and efficiently complete tasks with consistency and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a lead, supervisory or managerial Quality Control Inspection position.
• PC proficient with a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn MIL’s custom production software.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience taking critical, tight tolerance measurements in aerospace/defense, avionics, medical or similar industries is preferred.
• Applicants must have a high school degree at a minimum. Applicants with a college degree or some college coursework are preferred.
• Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish is a plus.

Reporting: The Lead Quality Control Inspector reports directly to the Quality Director and oversees the QCIs. The position regularly interfaces with production leads, customers, auditors, technical industry experts and with personnel across all levels of the organization.

Hours: Normal hours are typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime as needed.

As a permanent, full-time MIL employee, benefits include:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with eligibility for annual bonuses
• MIL Inc. 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off accrual

Please do not hesitate to ask for additional details on any of our benefits & policies.