Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor - Path to Manager

Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T&E Industries in Orange, NJ is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the inspection team and oversee daily QA operations. This hands-on role focuses on inspection, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with potential growth into a QC Manager position.

You will supervise QC inspectors, perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections, review FAI reports, ensure ISO 9000 and MIL-STD compliance, drive CAPA, analyze root causes, and coordinate with vendors.

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 across incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD standards.
• Ability to use inspection tools to verify product conformance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QC inspectors and ensure consistent 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 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.

Skills

Hands-on inspection

Supervising inspectors

ISO 9000 knowledge

MIL-STD familiarity

Read engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

T&E Industries in Orange, NJ is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the inspection team and oversee daily QA operations. This hands-on role focuses on inspection, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with potential growth into a QC Manager position.

You will supervise QC inspectors, perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections, review FAI reports, ensure ISO 9000 and MIL-STD compliance, drive CAPA, analyze root causes, and coordinate with vendors.