QA Inspection Supervisor

Digital Dynamics, Inc.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program eligibility

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Digital Dynamics Inc. in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking a hands-on Inspection Supervisor to lead the receiving and final inspection team.

You will verify components and assemblies, ensure compliance with requirements, and collaborate with Quality, Production Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing to sustain production flow and product integrity. Requirements include 5+ years in quality inspection and 2+ years in a supervisory role, with GD&T familiarity and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electronics/precision manufacturing inspection.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Ability to read drawings and inspection criteria; GD&T preferred.
• Experience defining KPIs and improving inspection workflows.
• Hands-on with common measurement equipment and records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inspection personnel across receiving and final inspection.
• Oversee incoming and final inspections against drawings, specs, and procedures.
• Apply sampling plans, inspection methods, and traceability requirements.
• Work with Quality, Production Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing to improve processes.
• Develop work instructions reflecting inspection activities and responsibilities.
• Set and communicate inspection priorities to support production schedules.
• Define and report KPIs such as backlog, turnaround time, and defect trends.
• Identify defect trends and coordinate containment and corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T familiarity

Inspection process improvement

Quality mindset

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Digital Dynamics Inc.

Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP), where all employees share in the benefit of our continued growth. Our culture fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‑term thinking.

About Digital Dynamics Inc.

Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP), where all employees share in the benefit of our continued growth. Our culture fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‑term thinking. DDI designs and builds reliable, high‑performance control hardware for semiconductor and industrial applications. As an ISO 9001 certified company with decades of design and manufacturing experience, we create advanced controllers and I/O solutions for mission‑critical environments. All products are designed and built at our facilities in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Inspection Supervisor to lead an inspection team responsible for both receiving inspection and final inspection. The team verifies incoming components, materials, and assemblies and confirms that completed products meet applicable requirements before they enter finished goods inventory. This role will organize daily priorities, maintain efficient inspection flow, and establish consistent processes that support production needs while protecting quality. The supervisor will partner closely with the Quality Manager, Production Planning, Quality Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop all inspection personnel with responsibility for staffing, work assignments, performance expectations, and daily execution across receiving and final inspection
• Oversee receiving inspection of incoming mechanical and electronic parts against drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and approved procedures
• Oversee final inspection of completed products to verify conformance to applicable requirements before release into finished goods inventory
• Ensure inspectors consistently apply approved sampling plans, measurement methods, acceptance criteria, documentation, and traceability requirements
• Work directly with the Senior Manager of Quality to implement new inspection processes and improve existing workflows, controls, and methods
• Develop and maintain work instructions and procedures that accurately reflect inspection activities, responsibilities, and requirements performed on the job
• Partner with Production Planning to establish, communicate, and maintain inspection priorities that support production schedules and finished goods availability
• Define, track, and report inspection KPIs to the Quality Manager, including backlog, turnaround time, throughput, first‑pass acceptance, and defect trends
• Identify and raise recurring component, supplier, and product defect trends to Quality Engineering and Procurement to support containment, supplier corrective action, and sustained improvement
• Ensure nonconforming material is properly identified and documented, coordinate disposition and follow‑up with relevant functions, maintain accurate inspection records, and support audits and corrective actions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in electronics, electromechanical, or precision manufacturing environment, including receiving and/or final inspection
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience assigning work, coordinating priorities, coaching employees, and managing inspection workflow
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve inspection processes and translate shop‑floor practices into clear work instructions and procedures
• Experience defining operational KPIs, analyzing defect trends, and communicating priorities and escalations across Quality Engineering, Procurement, Production Planning, and Operations
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria; familiarity with GD&T is preferred
• Hands‑on proficiency with common measurement equipment and inspection records
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills; able to balance delivery needs with quality requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP or quality management systems and supplier nonconformance processes

Our Total Rewards Philosophy

We believe rewarding employees extends beyond base compensation. Our total rewards approach is designed to recognize performance, support long‑term growth, and create shared success through competitive pay, bonus program eligibility, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which provides employees the opportunity to share in the company’s long‑term success, 401(k) match, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a 100% employee‑owned company.

Our Total Rewards Philosophy

We believe rewarding employees extends beyond base compensation. Our total rewards approach is designed to recognize performance, support long‑term growth, and create shared success through competitive pay, bonus program eligibility, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which provides employees the opportunity to share in the company’s long‑term success, 401(k) match, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a 100% employee‑owned company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Digital Dynamics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.