Hands-On Quality Lead | ISO 9000 & MIL-STD | Growth Path

Polymer Concepts Technologies; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polymer Concepts Technologies in Orange, NJ is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Supervisor to lead the inspection team and oversee day-to-day quality operations. This role offers growth toward a QC Manager position in a collaborative, small-environment setting.

You will actively inspect, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement while reporting to the Quality Control Manager. The role emphasizes hands-on inspection and process optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree/technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of quality control experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on inspection across incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD preferred.
• Ability to verify conformance with quality standards using inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QC inspectors and support consistent inspection processes.
• Perform hands-on inspections as needed (incoming, in-process, final).
• Prepare and review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 and MIL-STD standards.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors on quality issues and expectations.
• Oversee final testing and customer documentation.

Skills

ISO 9000 knowledge

MIL standards

Hands-on inspection

Supervising inspectors

FAI reports

Root cause analysis

Documentation & reporting

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Polymer Concepts Technologies in Orange, NJ is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Supervisor to lead the inspection team and oversee day-to-day quality operations. This role offers growth toward a QC Manager position in a collaborative, small-environment setting.

You will actively inspect, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement while reporting to the Quality Control Manager. The role emphasizes hands-on inspection and process optimization.