Team Lead, Incoming Quality Inspection

Aimpoint AB is the company that invented and developed the red dot sight, for which we are today the world-leading provider. Aimpoint sights are used in the civilian hunting and shooting markets, as well as by police and military forces. The company has over 570 employees and a turnover of approximately 2,3 billion SEK. Sales in the United States are managed through our American subsidiary, Aimpoint Inc. Our headquarters are located in Malmö, with production facilities in Malmö and Gällivare. Aimpoint is part of the Sandberg Development group. For more information about the company, please visit www.aimpoint.com/se

Team Lead, Incoming Quality Inspection – Business Unit RDS

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead to oversee our Incoming Quality Inspection team within Supplier Quality. In this role, you will combine operational leadership with hands-on quality work, ensuring incoming materials and components meet Aimpoint's high standards while supporting and developing a team of quality specialists and engineers.

This position offers an exciting combination of operational and leadership responsibilities, providing you with a vital role in ensuring product quality while contributing to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of our operations.

As Team Lead, Incoming Inspection, you will be responsible for leading, planning, and allocating the team's work in accordance with established processes, procedures, and policies. At the same time, you will remain close to the operation and actively participate in daily quality activities. Together with the Quality Control team, Supplier Quality Specialists (SQS), and Senior Measurement Specialists, you will help drive an efficient, high-quality, and well-functioning incoming inspection process for incoming materials.

This is an opportunity to combine your leadership capabilities with technical expertise while making a tangible impact on both team development and product quality within a highly technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and distribute work within the team in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure the development, composition, and capability of the team to create optimal collaboration and performance.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections in accordance with inspection instructions using existing equipment.
• Report non-conformities and deviations according to established processes.
• Carry out documentation and administrative tasks related to quality activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality control processes and optimize incoming inspection levels.
• Maintain a well-organized and safe work environment.
• Execute special projects and assignments in collaboration with the Supplier Quality Manager.

Who Are You? You are an engaged and hands-on leader who enjoys combining operational work with developing both people and processes. You have previous leadership experience and are motivated by creating structure, driving improvements, and supporting your team in achieving its goals.

To thrive and succeed in this role, you are a proactive and results-oriented individual with a natural ability to lead and inspire others. You are comfortable making decisions, taking initiative, and driving activities forward. You are analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused, with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

You build trust easily, foster strong relationships, and enjoy working in an environment where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the center of everything you do.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Has

• Experience in leadership roles involving planning, coordinating, and allocating work.
• Experience leading teams within a technical, manufacturing, or quality-related environment.
• Strong metrology and measurement expertise, with the ability to train, onboard, and mentor new team members.
• Relevant education in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, or a related field.
• An analytical and results-driven mindset with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate fluently in both Swedish and English, verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in incoming inspection and quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with quality processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and measurement analysis.
• Experience using PC-DMIS or similar measurement software.
• Proficiency with manual measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, and visual inspection techniques.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Jeeves, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

What We Offer We offer a diverse and responsible role where you will have the opportunity to combine leadership, technology, and quality in a business with high ambitions and a strong focus on development. You will play an important role in ensuring the quality of our products while contributing to the continued success and growth of both the team and the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to combine leadership with technical expertise and make a meaningful impact in a business where precision, quality, and continuous improvement go hand in hand.

The salary range for an Team Lead, Incoming Inspection is SEK 38 000– 43 000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Why Aimpoint? We are driven by our core values: Performance, Innovation, and Commitment! - and we believe you are too! Just like us, you enjoy having fun at work and find interaction with others both challenging and rewarding. Collaboration with colleagues and customers is a natural part of the job.

You can apply quickly and easily through our career page.

Questions? Feel free to contact P&C Sr Recruiting Specialist, Sofie Selind, at: sofie.selind@aimpoint.com

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis - so don’t delay!

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Important Information At Aimpoint security is a key factor and due to this, we perform a background check on all positions within the company before employment.