Inspection Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Inspection Manager supports the Quality Manager in ensuring the effectiveness of all assigned inspection areas within Royal’s Quality Management System. This role oversees Final, In‑Process, and Receiving Inspection, including all associated personnel and resources. The Inspection Manager provides leadership coverage in the absence of the regular supervisor, collaborates with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, and drives continuous improvement across processes, equipment, training, and departmental culture.

• Strengthening the Quality Management System by ensuring all customer, regulatory, and product requirements are consistently met and exceeded.


• Participate in and validate Root Cause Corrective Actions to ensure effective problem resolution.


• Develop/Maintain Receiving Inspection templates maintaining conformity of all incoming materials and hardware.


• Create and refine processes as gaps are identified to ensure compliance across all supervised areas.


• Provide metrology expertise and technical oversight for the inspection department.


• Coach supervisors and direct reports to prioritize workloads in alignment with organizational requirements.


• Support customer and regulatory audits as needed.


• Coordinate final preparation activities to ensure on‑time delivery within ERP and scheduling systems.


• Schedule and oversee source inspections and ensure successful completion of source audits.


• Monitor process efficiency and collaborate with others to continuously improve inspection plans.


• Report quality or process concerns related to equipment, materials, or labor to the Quality Manager.


• Assist in developing and executing Quality Training Plans in partnership with the Training Coordinator.


• Approve timecards for direct reports and when acting on behalf of the Quality Manager.


• Conduct performance reviews, establish clear goals, and hold employees accountable.


• Develop and mentor employees to support growth and team capability.


• Implement emergency action plans to ensure employee safety during plant emergencies.


• Communicate new procedures and upcoming events to team.


• Manage team issues responsibly and escalate to the Quality Manager when appropriate.


• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.


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  Comply with all safety, quality, and personnel policies as required.

  
  

Marginal Work Requirements:

• Company travel as needed.


• Actively engage in team process improvement.


• Perform other duties as assigned for the good of the team and company.


• Specification testing per customer and certification requirements.

Work Qualifications:

• Formal education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or cumulative field experience of 5 years.


• Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • Quality systems, product acceptance criteria, working knowledge of GD&T, digital inspection techniques, and process compliance management.
  
  
  
  


• Computer Skills: Must be able to use common office software systems relating to data entry and ERP system.

Professional Competencies:

• Strong communications skills, including the ability to work with customers, co-workers, other departments, and suppliers.


• Ability to facilitate as needed on continuous improvement projects and develop corrective action plans that support the elimination of nonconforming product.


• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to identify, organize and execute a documented improvement plan and the team members best suited to  execute a successful plan.