Quality Control Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY:

In the QC Supervisor role you will be responsible for and lead a team of inspectors that performs visual, dimensional, weld, and other non‑destructive inspections on products and parts at various stages of the production process. You will prioritize and coordinate work, drive completion dates and hours charged, as well as process improvements. The ideal candidate is fluent in weld inspections, dimensional inspections, surface finish inspections, and documenting and interpreting the results of the inspections against the requirements of applicable specifications or codes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate closely with Fabrication Manager, Project Managers and Other ATG personnel to determine, prioritize, and schedule inspection requirements.

• Create and maintain a 4 week look ahead of inspection activities. Prioritize and assign personnel to critical inspection activities and follow up to ensure completion and verify correct documentation.

• Collaborate with project teams to identify appropriate solutions when scheduling conflicts arise.

• Drive timely resolution of failed inspections. Coordinate with project team to determine actions and path forward. Facilitate regular NCR meetings to address issues and actions needed.

• Evaluate data and reports to verify accuracy and compliance with customer requirements and our NQA-1 program.

• May, at times, operate various inspection equipment, document and interpret results against specifications and requirements.

• Maintain inspection process equipment and documentation to be in compliance with the NQA-1 Quality System requirements.

• Mentor and train other team members to establish cross‑functional capabilities and eliminate single points of failure.

• Evaluate and assess QC team for key skills. Identify and correct knowledge and skills gaps.

• Coordinates maintenance and continuity of qualifications and certifications for inspection and test personnel.

• May be trained as a Quality System auditor.

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will supervise the inspection team. The number of team members will vary between 4 and 9 personnel depending upon factory load and job requirements.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, i.e. welding and/or machining.

• 3+ years of experience in supervisory, project management or coordination role.

• Preferred 7 years minimum experience performing inspection activities.

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Able to become proficient and qualified in methods listed below:

  • Visual Weld Inspection (AWS CWI or SNT‑TC‑1A VT II)

  • Dimensional Inspection (CMM Operator, GD & T and other metrology tools)

  • Leak and Pressure Testing (Pneumatic, Hydrostatic, Pressure Change, and Mass Spectrometer)

• May become certified in various NDE methods as required for various inspection activities

• Must be proficient in GD&T, and interpretation of drawings and specifications.

• Must have a working understanding of different types of quality documentation and inspection reports.

• Must be proficient using computers and using standard office products. (Word, Excel)

• Can pass a Visual Acuity with or without correction to Jaeger J1. (Includes color blindness exam)

• Can use hand‑held measurement tools - calipers, micrometers, bore gages, steel rule, tape measure, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES…