Team Leader: Quality Inspection

The Team Leader: Quality Inspection ensures that molded automotive components consistently meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. This working lead role combines hands-on inspection of plastic injection molded parts with day-to-day leadership and support for newer team members, partnering closely with production to identify, communicate, and resolve quality issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of injection molded parts using gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Verify that parts meet print specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements throughout the production process.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections to ensure consistent product quality.
• Identify, document, and report defects such as flash, short shots, warping, sink marks, or contamination.
• Complete inspection reports and quality documentation, and maintain accurate, organized records of all inspections performed.
• Segregate non-conforming material and follow established escalation procedures to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities to address recurring or critical quality problems.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with production, supervision, and engineering teams regarding quality concerns and process improvements.
• Act as a working lead by assisting newer team members on the floor, demonstrating proper inspection techniques, and helping them meet quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in the inspection area in accordance with company policies.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies while promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

• Previous quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality inspection in an automotive or plastics manufacturing environment (automotive or plastics preferred).
• Experience working in an injection molding environment is a plus.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift outside of scheduled break times.
• Proficiency in using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prints, and work instructions.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills for inspection reports and quality records.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with production, supervision, and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience is highly preferred, particularly in a quality or manufacturing setting.

• Hands-on experience with quality control and quality assurance processes in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing operations, including assembly and production workflows.
• Experience performing visual inspections and quality checks in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and its application to print and part inspections.
• Experience with final inspection processes and documentation requirements.
• Comfort using microscopes, gages, and other precision inspection equipment as needed.
• Ability to support general labor tasks related to inspection and material handling when required.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards.

The organization offers strong, cost-effective health care benefits that add significant value to the overall compensation package, helping employees and their families manage healthcare costs. Team members work in a stable manufacturing environment with clear processes and expectations, along with opportunities to develop leadership and technical inspection skills. Weekly attendance incentives reward reliability and consistency, and the culture emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration across production and quality teams.

This role operates in a manufacturing environment focused on plastic injection molding for automotive components. Team members work on one of three shifts: 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2nd shift from 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or 3rd shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. All shifts are eligible for a weekly attendance incentive. The position requires standing for most of the shift outside of break times and working around production equipment and inspection tools. The work involves frequent use of gauges, calipers, micrometers, microscopes, and other precision measuring instruments, as well as computers with Microsoft Office for documentation and communication. The inspection area must remain clean, organized, and safe, with adherence to all safety procedures and company policies.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

The pay range for this position is $46800.00 - $46800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Outstanding health benefits at HAUTO - ask Jake for more details

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.