Lead Quality Technician (Pitman Day Shift)

Position Responsibilities

Quality Floor Leadership

• Lead and support Quality Technicians during day shift operations
• Provide hands-on floor leadership and real-time quality decision-making
• Serve as the point of contact for quality-related issues during the shift

Inspection and Quality Control

• Oversee inspection of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and procedures
• Support containment and resolution of quality issues

Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions

• Lead root cause analysis activities for quality issues
• Implement and track corrective and preventive actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Quality Systems and Tools

• Apply practical knowledge of SPC, FMEA, and risk assessments
• Support internal and external audits as needed
• Maintain familiarity with calibration and validation records

Cross-Functional and External Interface

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality matters when required

Prerequisites

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Lead, Lead Hand, or Quality Supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• Proven hands-on leadership of Quality Technicians on the production floor
• Experience inspecting raw materials, in-process components, and finished products
• Strong experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Practical working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, and risk assessments
• Background in automotive or battery manufacturing strongly preferred
• Not suitable for candidates with only food and beverage experience, lab-only roles, or paperwork-only quality roles

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Quality-related certifications (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma, or equivalent)
• Internal or external audit experience

What the Role Offers

• Salary range: $50,000 – $62,000 annually ($25/hr – $31/hr equivalent)
• Relocation assistance available if needed
• Day shift Pitman schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Opportunity to lead and influence quality operations on the production floor

Why Burlington?

Burlington offers a dynamic manufacturing environment where quality leadership plays a critical role in operational success. This position provides the opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, team performance, and continuous improvement while working closely with cross-functional partners in a growing operation.