Quality Control Supervisor

Polymer Concepts Technologies
  • Orange, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Summary
    We are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Quality Control Supervisor to lead our inspection team and oversee day-to-day quality operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a smaller, collaborative environment and is looking for an opportunity to grow into a QC Manager position over time.
    This is a hands-on role directly involved in inspection, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
    Essential Job Functions
    • Supervise and support QC inspectors, ensuring consistent and accurate inspection processes.
    • Perform hands-on inspections as needed (incoming, in-process, and final)
    • Prepare and review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.
    • Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 standards and applicable military specifications (MIL-STD)
    • Lead and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
    • Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
    • Coordinate and communicate with vendors regarding quality issues and expectations.
    • Oversee final testing and documentation required by customers.
    • Continuously improving inspection methods, documentation, and workflows
     
    Additional Duties
    Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.
     
    Minimum Qualifications
    • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or technical training preferred.
    • 3+ years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment
    • Hands-on inspection experience required, including incoming, in process, and final inspection.
    • Familiarity with military specification (MIL-STD) preferred.
    • Use of inspection tools and equipment to verify product conformance and quality standards
     
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9000 and familiarity with MIL standards
    • Hands-on inspection experience (this is essential)
    • Experience supervising or leading inspectors or small teams.
    • Ability to write and interpret FAI reports and technical documentation.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
    • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to take ownership.
    • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specification.
    • Knowledgeable in the use of precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
     
    Physical Requirements
    • Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
    • Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements while handling components and inspection tools.
    • Able to lift and move materials or equipment up to 50 pounds occasionally.
    • Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout production and inspection areas.
    • Ability to visually inspect parts, read technical documents, and use measuring equipment as needed.
    • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
     
    Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 
     
     
    Work Environment
    • Fluctuating Temperature exposure
    • Regular exposure to production equipment, testing equipment, and electronic components.
    • Frequent interaction with manufacturing, engineering, and operations
    • Moderate noise levels may be present throughout the facility.
    • Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
     
     
    The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
     
     
    Export Control / ITAR Compliance Statement (if applicable)
    This position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization. 
     
    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
    T&E Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
     
    This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs.
     
     
     
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOrange, California
    Websitehttps://www.polymerconcepts.com

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • ISO 9000unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Military Specificationsunmatched
    • Military/DoD Standardsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Trainingunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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