Quality Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Assists in developing test methods and procedures for testing and inspection to ensure that products are flawless and function as designed.
• Identifies and addresses recurring problems with the quality of products.
• Analyzes issues reported from customer feedback (VOC) and implementing changes to manufacturing, as necessary.
• Affords assistance in follow-ups with suppliers on quality deviations and corrective actions; ensures solutions are identified and implemented.
• Analyzes reports and defective products from production to determine trends and root cause.
• Interprets engineering drawings and inspection data.
• Analyzes process reports and troubleshoots problems to correct and/or prevent quality issues.
• Develops and/or adapts inspection equipment to meet quality control standards.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or GED and 5 years of production, manufacturing, assembly, and/or quality experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design.
• Familiarity with ISO and lean manufacturing principals (5S, Kaizen).
• Ability to use quality inspection equipment including but not limited to depth gage, calipers, micrometer, product gages, and coordinate-measuring machine (CMM).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to fabrication of metal products.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk intermittently.
• Maintain balance to prevent falling.
• Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and work platforms.
• Carry or move materials and equipment weighing up to 51 lbs.
• Lift objects of various weights in different directions.
• Hold arms and hands in one position for extended periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to move and assemble small parts.
• Repetitive motions of body parts.
• Cooled use of hands and feet to operate equipment.
• Intermittent manual labor that includes bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Operate manual and powered hand tools (e.g., pneumatic rivet and staple guns; drills; drivers; and foaming guns).
• Operate powered industrial trucks and equipment (e.g., lifts, pallet jacks, and aerial platforms).
• Operate machinery (e.g., press brakes, refrigerant charging stations, and hoists).
• Squat and kneel to access materials and equipment in tight or enclosed spaces.
• Handle chemicals.
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Communicate with others to exchange information.
• When travel is required, visual acuity to operate motor vehicle in daytime and nighttime.