Materials Quality Supervisor

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Materials Quality Supervisor to lead and strengthen our Incoming Material Quality function. This is a supervisory role for a quality professional who thrives at the intersection of engineering collaboration, team development, and strategic quality oversight.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead incoming inspection activities to ensure materials meet engineering and quality requirements before entering production
• Define inspection strategies, including methods, sampling plans, frequencies, and acceptance criteria
• Identify critical characteristics and ensure appropriate controls are applied
• Manage quarantine material and support Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Prototype & First Article Support: Oversee the acceptance of prototype builds and First Article production
• Provide dimensional and metrology expertise for FAI and early production releases
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Interface daily with Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), Production Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering
• Participate in issue resolution meetings and critical part design reviews
• Act as a quality voice in design for manufacturability and inspectability discussions

Position Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering / Quality Assurance roles
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or automotive-adjacent
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and lead through technical influence
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier experience
• Experience with FAI, MRB, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP
• Background supporting prototype builds and early production programs