Lead Quality Inspector - Multiple Shifts

Job Summary

OMCO, a Mac. Lean-Fogg Company, is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector in Wickliffe, OH to coordinate quality inspection activities and ensure manufactured products meet established quality and reliability standards. In this hands-on leadership role, you will perform inspections, mentor team members, analyze quality data, and drive process improvements that support safe, consistent, and efficient production.

Location: Wickliffe, OH Work Arrangement: On-site Schedule: Multiple shifts available: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:15 PM–12:45 AM Pay: $24.00–$26.00/hour Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly Overtime: Occasional overtime may be required.

What You'll Do

as a Lead Quality Inspector Lead and coordinate quality inspection activities within the assigned work area, ensuring in-process and finished products meet established quality standards, specifications, and work instructions. Perform first-piece, in-process, and finished-product inspections to verify product quality and compliance with requirements.

Operate precision measuring and gauging instruments, perform gauge calibration as needed, and ensure accurate inspection results. Record, analyze, and document quality inspection data to identify trends, detect deviations, verify compliance, and support corrective improvements. Prepare reports and recommend changes to quality standards, methods, and procedures.

Lead, coach, and mentor team members by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and development support. Address employee performance concerns and conduct performance evaluations. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen inspection processes, improve product quality, and support manufacturing productivity.

Monitor departmental quality performance, maintain accurate inspection records, and ensure activities and documentation align with established policies, procedures, and organizational expectations. Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment by maintaining 5S standards and following applicable safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications High school diploma. 2–4 years of relevant experience in quality inspection or a related field. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, quality specifications, detailed work instructions, and technical documentation. Proficiency in operating and applying advanced gauging and precision measurement instruments.

Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify quality concerns, evaluate inspection results, and recommend process improvements. Verbal and written communication skills to document findings, explain quality requirements, and provide clear guidance to team members. Leadership, coaching, and team development skills, including the ability to provide constructive performance feedback.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, and productivity. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This position involves hands-on quality inspection and leadership activities in a manufacturing environment. Extended periods of standing and frequent walking over short distances.

Repetitive activities throughout the workday, including typing, reaching, lifting, and bending. Working in manufacturing conditions that may include exposure to dust, noise, and extreme temperatures. Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including arm protectors, safety eyewear, and hearing protection.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Eligible employees across Mac. Lean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing Paid time off and paid holidays Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources Virtual healthcare resources Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app Pre-Employment Requirements After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law. About Mac. Lean-Fogg Mac. Lean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois.

Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. Our portfolio includes Mac. Lean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations Mac. Lean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [email protected] . #ind-omco