Quality Inspection Supervisor

Triangle Engineering And Manufacturing

Providing engineering and manufacturing solutions since 1955, Triangle specializes in precision engineering and manufacturing of highly complex, tight-tolerance machined parts and assemblies. Triangle continues to thrive in more than 107,000 square feet over four state-of-the-art facilities at our Upper Saddle River, NJ campus. As a family-owned company, we foster a workplace that supports customer-driven, growth-oriented values and has a passion for surpassing expectations. We invest in our associates and create a supportive, team-based environment for learning, innovation, and advancement. Triangle is not only a family-run business; it's also a place where our associates feel like family. We believe in the same values and bring the same passion to our work each day to make a difference in people's lives.

Plan and Manage Final Inspection Activities

Summary: Plan and manage the activities of final inspection associates in one or more manufacturing areas to meet customer quality and on-time delivery requirements, adhering to the Quality Management System and all other applicable regulations and company standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of inspectors responsible for performing receiving, in-process, and final product inspection activities in compliance with quality standards, regulatory guidelines, and customer specifications.
• Train and mentor inspection team members on quality standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with production schedules to develop and implement inspection schedules and priorities, ensuring all inspection tasks are completed on time without compromising quality.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for inspection activities and implement improvements to optimize the inspection process.
• Assist Engineering to investigate the root cause of customer and/or supplier rejections and internal quality failures, disposition non-conforming parts, recommend and implement effective corrective actions as required.
• Perform in-process inspection audits, provide appropriate technical assistance to operators for inspection activities, and ensure compliance with good documentation practices.
• Lead the team to identify and implement process improvements on inspection techniques and inspection technology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Manufacturing, Engineering, CNC Programming, and Quality to address quality issues and ensure product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of Inspection Plans, Work Instructions, etc.
• Ensure a safe and compliant working environment by promoting safety standards and addressing safety concerns in the inspection areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects throughout the organization.
• Champion Lean manufacturing principles by encouraging lean thinking in all aspects of development and production, as well as conducting and/or coordinating training and implementation with managers and associates.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervise associates in one or more manufacturing areas, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications: To perform this job description successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university and/or 3-5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in a regulated environment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of ISO and FDA regulations.
• Well-developed supervisory, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and be challenged by a lean, team-based environment that places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service, quality, and GMP compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control the activities of the assigned group.
• A willingness to be available to supervise multiple shifts and occasional overtime as required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand how to inspect to the blueprint specifications.

Desired:

• General understanding of CNC machining and secondary operation processes.
• Driven, results-oriented.
• Ability to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
• Additional coursework in Business and Management.
• Conflict management skills.