Quality Assurance Supervisor
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Engineering
The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for supervising quality assurance activities to ensure all automotive products, components, and manufacturing processes comply with customer requirements, industry standards, company quality policies, and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on maintaining product quality, reducing defects, driving continuous improvement, and supporting customer satisfaction.
Key responsibilities
Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements
Monitor quality performance throughout manufacturing processes and ensure inspection activities are carried out according to control plans and inspection standards
Supervise incoming, in-process, and final inspections and verify compliance with product specifications and customer requirements
Lead investigation of quality issues, customer complaints, and production defects using root cause analysis methodologies
Develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify effectiveness of implemented actions
Coordinate responses to customer quality concerns and participate in customer audits and quality reviews
Supervise and guide QA Inspectors and Quality Staff, conduct performance evaluations and coaching sessions
Analyze quality data and identify opportunities for improvement, leading quality improvement projects to reduce defects and waste
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Stop production when significant quality risks are identified and elevate major quality concerns to QA Manager
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years experience in automotive manufacturing in Quality Assurance Dept.
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role
Experience with OEM or automotive Tier-1 suppliers preferred
Advanced knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan, and 8D Problem Solving
Advanced competency in Quality Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Audit Management, and Automotive Core Tools
Advanced competency in Leadership & Coaching, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus
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