Job Description Job Description
Compensation: Starting at $27-30/hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
We are seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor to lead a team of quality inspectors and oversee inspection activities throughout the manufacturing process. This role ensures products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards while supporting production schedules and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily activities of the quality inspection team.
- Coordinate inspection priorities with production schedules and shipment deadlines.
- Oversee incoming, in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections.
- Verify products meet engineering drawings and specifications.
- Review and maintain inspection records, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation.
- Identify, document, and manage nonconforming materials and products.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
- Train, mentor, and develop quality inspectors on inspection methods, equipment, and procedures.
- Participate in interviewing and selecting new quality team members.
- Promote a culture of quality, safety, and accountability.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate a team.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing inspection methods and dimensional measurement techniques.
- Experience using inspection equipment, including:
- Calipers and micrometers
- Height gauges and bore gauges
- Tape measures, levels, and squares
- Other precision measuring instruments
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience maintaining inspection reports, quality records, and nonconformance documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and management.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple inspection activities.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and quality databases.
- Ability to work independently and lead within a team environment.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred; certification is a plus.
Education & Experience
- Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 2-5 years of quality experience, preferably in manufacturing.
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification preferred.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Overtime may be required
- Requires extended periods of standing and frequent walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and reaching.
- Exposure to manufacturing noise, vibration, moving equipment, and debris.
- Must wear required PPE, including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes. Additional PPE may be required depending on the task.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications of the position and is not an employment contract. Responsibilities and requirements may be modified as business needs change. Employment is at-will unless otherwise stated in a written agreement.
