Quality Engineer Supervisor

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors, including training and performance management.
• Oversee product inspections and testing for raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
• Maintain, enforce, and improve quality systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, Root Causes, implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other regulatory or internal quality standards.
• Carry out internal audits and support external audit activities.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve product quality variations and enhance product performance.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• Document Root Cause Corrective Action presentations
• Target specific projects to reduce Cost of Poor Quality resulting in Finance validation

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5–9 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality roles.
• Experience supervising or leading technical teams.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-development skills.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and cross-functional partners.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Professional certifications such as Six Sigma, ISO 9001 Auditor, ASQ CQE/CQA, or related credentials.
• Experience using quality software tools or manufacturing data systems.
• Background in manufacturing, production, or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, or move through production areas as needed.
• Ability to lift or handle materials or equipment up to standard office/production limits (typically 20–30 lbs).
• Visual acuity to perform inspections or review technical documents.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments, including around machinery, noise, or varying temperatures.