Quality Engineer Supervisor ( {{city}})
2 Days Old
JOB PURPOSE: The Quality Engineer Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the successful integration of quality standards into new product development and existing manufacturing processes. As the primary liaison between the Quality department, Engineering, and R&D teams, the QE Supervisor will lead the development and implementation of robust process controls for new products. This role will also oversee continuous process evaluation and improvement to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
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JOB FUNCTIONS:
Serve as the main quality liaison with Engineering and R&D to define and implement effective process controls for new product introductions.
Monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the performance of current manufacturing processes to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
Support and contribute to the development and reporting of Cost of Quality metrics.
Supervise and mentor a team of quality inspectors and auditors, promoting accountability and professional development.
Oversee non-conforming output management, including RMA (Return Material Authorization) and NCMR (Non-Conforming Material Report) processes and investigations.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) efforts for quality-related issues.
Conduct lab testing and perform measurements on production coated materials to validate product performance and process capability.
Use data analysis to identify trends, drive decision-making, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
Continuously model AFCs Core Values
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES: Standing, walking, sitting, lifting,
carrying, reaching, handling, typing, feeling, hearing, acute vision (far), acute vision (near), depth perception, field of vision, smell, and crouching. Lifting up to 5 lbs. regularly and up to 30 lbs periodically.
JOB PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Technical Knowledge:
New Product Launch experience, including FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP
Strong Data Analysis and Reporting skills
Excellent communication skills; internal, customer and supplier contacts
Cost of Quality fundamentals
Problem solving and corrective action skills, (8D, A3 preferred)
Lead Continuous Improvement Teams
Technical writing skills
Metrology fundamentals
Coursework or equivalent experience:
Bachelors degree in quality engineering or industrial engineering
5-10 years working as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing environments
Minimum 2 years of Supervisory experience
Preferred:
Six Sigma credentials
Internal Audit Credentials
Experience working with plastic coatings (PTFE) and/or Chemistry
Precision Lab Testing
Compliance and Regulatory familiarity; ISO 9001, FDA
Experience working in Lean Manufacturing Environments
Supplier Quality Management
Document Management
- Location:
- Lake In The Hills, Illinois