Quality Supervisor

Description Gage Bilt has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality aerospace and industrial rivet and lockbolt installation tools for 70 years. Many of our employees have built long careers with us, and we are proud to offer stable, full-time employment in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We are looking for an experienced Quality Supervisor to lead the day-to-day activities of our Quality department while remaining hands-on with dimensional inspection and production support. What You'll Be Doing Plan, prioritize, perform, and coordinate daily inspection activities based on production needs Supervise Quality personnel and provide direction, training, and technical support Perform and oversee first-piece, in-process, and plate inspection activities Review inspection results and troubleshoot dimensional or measurement concerns Ensure quality personnel are properly reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and process documentation Support the use of profilometers, bore gauges, optical comparators, standard hand measuring equipment, Keyence IM Series, Mitutoyo Form Tracer, and other inspection equipment Oversee the proper use, care, and consistency of inspection and measuring equipment Lead and coordinate gauge calibration requirements Maintain quality records, certificates of conformance, calibration records, and other required documentation Monitor inspection activities for accuracy, consistency, and timely completion Track scrap, rework, nonconformances, and other quality-related metrics Respond to production, supplier, and incoming quality concerns and elevate issues when needed Lead corrective and preventive action follow-up and work with suppliers on returns and corrective actions Prepare for and participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and the Plant Manager to resolve quality concerns and support production needs Identify opportunities to improve quality processes, inspection flow, documentation, and overall department effectiveness Perform other quality-related duties as needed to support the department Qualifications Strong plate layout experience is required Strong dimensional inspection experience is required Strong understanding of manufacturing quality and inspection practices Working knowledge of precision measuring equipment and dimensional inspection methods Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings, specifications, and process documentation Ability to troubleshoot measurement and inspection concerns Experience with nonconforming products, corrective actions, calibration, and quality documentation Previous Quality experience in a manufacturing environment Previous leadership, supervisory, or department coordination experience preferred Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems Ability to adjust priorities throughout the day based on production needs What We Offer Company sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with 4% company match PTO Education Assistance Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the company Pay: $30 / hour #J-18808-Ljbffr