Quality Engineer Supervisor

Job Title: Quality Engineer Supervisor (Direct Hire)

Location: Columbus, Mississippi (on-site)

Compensation: $95,000–$120,000 base

We're partnering with a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing organization seeking a Quality Engineer Supervisor to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity with strong upward mobility and a culture that values continuous improvement and innovation.

This role reports to the Quality Manager and plays a key part in building and enhancing a best-in-class quality management system. If you're someone who doesn't just maintain processes but actively improves them, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality systems and processes
• Design and evaluate QA sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques
• Create and manage quality KPIs, ensuring follow-through on improvement initiatives
• Lead and support corrective and preventive actions using a data-driven approach
• Manage APQP processes for new product launches (PPAPs, FAIs, capability studies)
• Participate in MRB activities and collaborate across multiple divisions
• Conduct internal and external audits (customer, ISO, etc.) and drive corrective actions
• Interpret engineering drawings, specs, and standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Maintain calibration systems and ensure compliance with QMS standards
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 4–5+ years of quality/continuous improvement experience in manufacturing
• Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Hands-on experience with:
• PPAP, FAI, capability studies
• SPC & MSA methodologies
• Root cause analysis (8D or similar tools)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 (Lead Auditor training is a plus)
• Experience with ERP and quality management systems
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work through complex problems
• Experience with metals (steel, aluminum, stainless) is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Why This Role

• Direct access to leadership and visibility across multiple divisions
• Opportunity to build and shape quality systems—not just maintain them
• Fast-moving environment where your ideas actually get implemented
• Growth-focused culture that rewards initiative

If you're the type who sees broken processes as opportunities instead of headaches, this is the kind of role where you'll thrive.