Inspection Lead

Saronic
Austin, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward quality-focused professionals comfortable with technical inspection and team leadership, working in Austin, TX on maritime autonomy projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in production inspection and leadership skills in guiding teams
    — “Experience with production or in-process inspection”
  • Individuals who have worked with composite and welding inspection standards and can interpret engineering drawings
    — “Understanding of composite inspection preferred”
  • Candidates who can identify and resolve nonconformances with precision and initiative
    — “Identify defects and nonconformances with high accuracy”

Things to consider

  • U.S. Person status is required for this role due to export-controlled information access
    — “it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status”
  • The role involves a mix of desk-based and occasional hands-on tasks, including lifting up to 20 pounds
    — “Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to mentor and lead inspection teams effectively
    — “Ability to mentor and train inspection personnel”
  • Emphasize your experience with dimensional tolerances and measurement techniques
    — “Understanding of dimensional tolerances and measurement techniques”
  • Showcase your proficiency in verifying torque values and striping documentation
    — “Strong understanding of torque values and torque striping verification”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work closely with production teams and resolve quality concerns
    — “Communicate quality concerns clearly to production teams”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • ensuring compliance to drawings, specifications, and quality standards
  • leading and mentoring inspection team members
  • driving continuous improvement through feedback and coaching
Typical background
quality assurancemanufacturinginspection

Skills & requirements

Required

Ipc/whma-a-620 StandardsProduction Or In-process InspectionAbility To Read And Interpret Engineering Drawings And SpecificationsStrong Communication And Leadership Skills

Preferred

Composite InspectionWelding Inspection Fundamentals

Stack & domain

Ipc/whma-a-620 StandardsProduction Or In-process InspectionComposite InspectionWelding Inspection FundamentalsDimensional Tolerances And Measurement TechniquesTorque Values And Torque Striping VerificationReading And Interpreting Engineering Drawings And SpecificationsLeadershipCommunicationManufacturingQuality Control

About the role

Original posting from Saronic via Ashby

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Lead Inspector is responsible for ensuring all in-process and final assemblies meet internal quality standards, engineering requirements, and applicable IPC standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical inspection expertise, and leadership capability to guide and mentor inspectors. The Production Lead Inspector will work closely with production teams to ensure compliance, identify nonconformances, and verify that all work aligns with approved drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform in-process and final inspections on assemblies
  • Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications, and quality standards
  • Lead and mentor inspection team members
  • Verify proper torque values and striping are applied and documented
  • Inspect for dimensional accuracy and tolerance compliance
  • Identify defects and nonconformances with high accuracy
  • Review drawings to confirm correct placement and configuration of components
  • Search internal systems for prior approvals or buy-offs before escalating issues
  • Communicate quality concerns clearly to production teams
  • Support composite and welding inspection activities as needed
  • Drive continuous improvement through feedback and coaching

Required Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
  • Strong attention to detail and inspection accuracy
  • Experience with production or in-process inspection
  • Understanding of composite inspection preferred
  • Knowledge of welding inspection fundamentals
  • Understanding of dimensional tolerances and measurement techniques
  • Strong understanding of torque values and torque striping verification
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to mentor and train inspection personnel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Occasional standing and walking within the office
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
  • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
  • Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
  • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

BENEFITS

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees https://saronic-assets-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Saronic%20CCPA%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20and%20California%20Employees.pdf

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Source: Saronic careers (Ashby)

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