Inspection Department Supervisor

MRA Recruiting Services; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly summer picnics

Tacos on Tuesdays in spring & summer

Thanksgiving & Christmas lunches

Company-sponsored events

Free coffee & popcorn

Subsidized vending machines

Swag stipend

Job summary

Reich Tool & Design is seeking an Inspection Department Supervisor in Wisconsin to lead a skilled team responsible for quality inspection across aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced manufacturing parts. You will program CMMs, oversee the inspection lab, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring GD&T compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and quality teams to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years related quality and inspection experience.
• 4+ years CMM programming experience.
• Proficient in Blueprint reading including GD&T.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Progressive knowledge of inspection industry software.
• Experience selecting and using gauges, fixtures, and metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and schedule workflow through the department and team members aligned with operational priorities.
• Monitor and communicate inspection status, priorities, and constraints to operations on a regular basis.
• Lead, coach, and develop inspection team members to build their technical capability, accountability, and flexibility.
• Establish clear expectations and ensure consistent performance management across the team.
• Drive cross-training initiatives to create a versatile and adaptable workforce.
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify capacity gaps and recommend solutions including staffing, training, or overtime.
• Oversee the inspection lab environment for organization and effectiveness.
• Program and operate CMMs, laser scanning arm, vision system and other inspection equipment.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM programming

Blueprint reading/GD&T

Supervisory experience

Metrology tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zeiss CMM

FARO Arm

Micro Vu

Job description

Inspection Department Supervisor

Love Aerospace? Looking for a Machine Shop That Has a Great Culture?

At Reich Tool & Design, you won’t be stuck running the same production parts every day.

We’re a family-owned job shop specializing in aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced manufacturing work where employees are trusted to solve problems, work on complex parts, and take ownership of their craft.

If you enjoy variety and a team-oriented environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Our machinists work with advanced equipment including 3, 4 & 5-axis CNC machines, Swiss turning, and Wire EDM in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

Perks & Culture

• Monthly summer picnics
• Tacos every other Tuesday during spring & summer
• Thanksgiving & Christmas lunches
• Company-sponsored summer/fall events
• Free coffee & popcorn
• Subsidized vending machines
• Company swag stipend

Benefits

• 10 vacation days after 90 days
• Paid holidays including your birthday + floater day
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending & health savings accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program

What You’ll Do

• Set priorities and schedule workflow through the department and team members aligned with operational priorities.
• Monitor and communicate inspection status, priorities, and constraints to operations on a regular basis
• Lead, coach, and develop inspection team members to build their technical capability, accountability, and flexibility
• Establish clear expectations and ensure consistent performance management across the team
• Drive cross-training initiatives to create a versatile and adaptable workforce
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Identify capacity gaps and recommend solutions including staffing, training, or overtime
• Oversee the organization, cleanliness, and effectiveness of the inspection lab environment
• Program and operate CMMs, laser scanning arm, vision system and other inspection equipment and support complex inspection activities as needed
• Develop inspection plans from design drawings to meet company and customer requirements
• Establish, monitor, and drive performance against inspection department KPIs to ensure company and departmental goals are met
• Analyze and interpret blueprints to include noted specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Build relationships and collaborate with customer quality representatives to address concerns and ensure alignment on requirements
• Determine gauge and fixture requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of first piece, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Test finished products for paint and plating, quality and thickness, dimensions, profile, and appearance.
• Lead investigation of non-conformances identified during inspection and coordinate resolution with operations
• Complete all required records and paperwork to include inspection reports, certification packages, damage reports, return reports, and re-work orders.
• Analyze inspection data, identify problem areas, and assist in resolving manufacturing processes or methods that affect quality.
• Provide technical support to estimators, project managers, and shop floor personnel
• Perform process capability studies & recommend changes to improve quality.
• Ensure inspection activities align with ISO 9001 & 13485 and company quality standards
• Participate in cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement including inspection efficiency, leadtime reduction, and waste elimination
• Coordinate and implement cost-saving measures.
• Assist in the development and improvement of inspection procedures, plans, and controls
• Able to work overtime when needed to meet the needs of customer timelines.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Recognize, report, and correct errors.
• Support the company's quality policy, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 5S practices, LEAN and world class manufacturing initiatives.
• Commit to the corporate goals, mission, and vision.
• Regular physical attendance is required.
• Travel, as required.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications Necessary

• High school education or GED.
• 7+ years related quality and inspection experience
• 4+ years CMM programming experience
• Proficient in Blueprint reading including GD&T.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Progressive knowledge of inspection industry software.
• Intermediate use of Microsoft software.
• Experience selecting and using gages, fixtures, and metrology tools
• Strong understanding of inspection methods, first article inspection, and in-process/final inspection requirements
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience with Zeiss CMM, FARO Arm and/or Micro Vu
• Prior experience working with defense, aerospace, medical, and other regulated industries.
• Prior CNC machining background or operation
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Toolmaker experience.
• Experience working in a job shop manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement

Post offer drug screen and background check required.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$35.00 - $42 per hour based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, equal pay, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.

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