QC Supervisor

Detailed Description

• Supervise the daily activities of Quality Control Inspectors, including work assignments, prioritization, and overall team direction.
• Perform and support receiving, first article, in-process, non-destructive testing (NDT), and final inspections as needed.
• Provide immediate support to resolve issues affecting inspection processes and production schedules.
• Ensure inspection activities are completed accurately and in accordance with established quality standards and procedures.
• Train and develop inspectors on work instructions, inspection methods, measurement techniques, and quality processes.
• Communicate staffing, equipment, and operational needs to the Quality Manager.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Material Review Board (MRB), and Quality teams to resolve nonconforming material in a timely manner.
• Assist the Quality Manager with developing and implementing new inspection processes and work instructions.
• Monitor inspection processes and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and procedural requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and quality throughout the inspection organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of quality control processes and manufacturing inspection practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Experience documenting and processing nonconforming materials.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting production deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to learn additional web-based systems used for quality documentation and recordkeeping.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant quality inspection or manufacturing experience.
• Experience supervising or leading quality inspection personnel preferred.
• Experience in receiving, in-process, final inspection, and NDT inspection activities.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

Preferred Certifications

• Quality-related certifications (ASQ or equivalent) preferred.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications preferred.
• Additional quality inspection certifications are a plus.

Additional Details

This position is a working supervisor role that requires regular movement between office and manufacturing environments to support inspection activities. The incumbent must be able to walk frequently throughout multiple production facilities, perform hands-on inspection work when needed, and work in varying manufacturing conditions. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours is required to support production schedules and business needs.