Quality Control Supervisor Full Time

• Perform daily process and product audits (during first piece validation, shift change, process upsets, etc) to ensure conformance with documented work procedures.  Document audit results
• Monitor QC results specific to the manufacturing lines each day and communicate significant issues to QA and Operations. Specify improvement opportunities
• Review product manufactured during “upset” conditions.  Provide assistance “bracketing” product during process upsets and ensure product made during these occasions meet customer requirements
• Evaluate or arrange for timely inspections/evaluations of product on HOLD for quality reasons to ensure product that is prime can continue with the manufacturing process
• Attend Admin Cell meetings and provide feedback/updates on significant product quality or inspection issues
• Participate as required when product and process trials are being performed on your shift.  Work with the operations team to collect the appropriate product samples and perform the necessary product inspections
• Inspect product returned to the facility associated with a customer claims.  Complete reports for QA
• Work with quality management to develop/improve written inspection procedures, as needed.  Provide leadership in developing and maintaining safe work operating and inspection practices
• Participate in the development of training literature for quality inspectors
• Lead inspection training for operations team as required
• As required, participate in internal and external audit functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical/Materials or Mechanical disciplines preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Operations within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of metals-based manufacturing processes, including chemical and mechanical testing procedures
• Must understand ISO quality standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS).  Knowledge of quality control planning for new products is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at various levels within the organization
• Experience working with interdepartmental teams at all levels of management to accomplish goals
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail, close observation and concentration skills
• Mechanical aptitude, good manual dexterity and good hand eye coordination