QA Inspection Supervisor

Ultimate Staffing; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a hands-on QA Inspection Supervisor in Scotts Valley, CA. You will lead receiving and final inspection operations, ensuring materials and finished products meet quality standards prior to release.

You will coach inspectors, manage priorities, develop procedures, track quality KPIs, and collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and Operations to drive continuous improvement. This is an employee-owned environment with high visibility and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Experience in electronics, electromechanical, or precision manufacturing.
• Background with receiving and/or final inspection processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• ERP or quality system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of inspectors.
• Manage daily inspection priorities and workflow.
• Oversee receiving inspection of incoming materials and components.
• Ensure finished products meet quality requirements before release.
• Develop and improve inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Track and report quality KPIs, including backlog, throughput, turnaround time, and defect trends.
• Partner with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and Operations to resolve quality issues.
• Manage nonconforming material processes, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality inspection

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Inspection equipment

ERP system

Job description

QA Inspection Supervisor

Location: Scotts Valley, CA

Pay: $40.00-$65.00/hour

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead both receiving and final inspection operations
• Join an employee-owned manufacturing organization
• Partner closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, and Procurement teams
• Opportunity to improve processes and drive quality performance
• High visibility leadership role with long-term growth potential

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of inspectors
• Manage daily inspection priorities and workflow
• Oversee receiving inspection of incoming materials and components
• Ensure finished products meet quality requirements before release
• Develop and improve inspection procedures and work instructions
• Track and report quality KPIs, including backlog, throughput, turnaround time, and defect trends
• Partner with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and Operations to resolve quality issues
• Manage nonconforming material processes, documentation, and corrective actions
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience
• Experience in electronics, electromechanical, or precision manufacturing
• Background with receiving and/or final inspection processes
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• ERP or quality system experience preferred

Preferred Experience

• GD&T knowledge
• Supplier quality or nonconformance management
• Continuous improvement or process development experience
• Semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing environments

If you're a hands-on quality leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.