QA QC Supervisor

Actineon Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actineon Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing QA/QC Inspector Supervisor to join our production team. This role inspects raw materials, monitors in-process lines, and performs final testing to ensure parts meet engineering blueprints and industry standards.

The incumbent will lead incoming material checks, FAI audits, in-process inspections, and final product testing, while managing metrology tools and documentation. Strong GD&T skills and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a quality inspector within a manufacturing, machining, or assembly environment.
• Strong capability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, technical schematics, and GD&T symbols.
• Expert hands-on capability with standard metrology instruments (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, indicator drop gauges).
• Familiarity with ERP systems, digital quality management software, or basic Microsoft Excel for data entry.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods on a manufacturing floor and lift to [e.g., 35 lbs.] regularly.
• Entry-level experience in quality assurance and control.

Responsibilities

• Incoming Material Inspection: Inspect and verify raw materials, components, and supplier parts against purchase orders and MTRs before release to production.
• First-Article Inspection (FAI): Audit and approve the first production parts of a run or shift change to validate machine setups.
• In-Process Auditing: Conduct routine, scheduled routing inspections directly on the assembly and machining lines to identify dimension drift or equipment wear.
• Final Product Testing: Perform end-of-line functional, mechanical, or electrical testing to ensure total compliance before packaging and shipping.
• Measurement & Metrology: Operate precision hand tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and automated inspection equipment (CMM, optical comparators).
• Defect Management: Identify, isolate, and "Red Tag" non-conforming materials. Issue formal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and assist engineering with Root-Cause Analysis (CAPA).
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous, accurate electronic records of all inspection logs, checklists, defect rates, and material traceability files.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Metrology tools

ERP / quality software

Documentation

Team communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Optical comparators

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Job Title: Manufacturing QA/QC Inspector Supervisor**

** Department:** Quality Assurance / Quality Control
** Reports To:** Quality Manager / Quality Supervisor
** Shift:** Day Shift
** Position Type:** Full-time

** Job Summary**

We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing QA/QC Inspector Supervisor to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting raw materials, monitoring in-process production lines, and conducting final testing on finished goods. Your primary objective is to ensure all manufactured parts meet our engineering blueprints, internal quality benchmarks, and industry standard regulations.

** Core Responsibilities**

• ** Incoming Material Inspection:** Inspect and verify raw materials, components, and supplier parts against purchase orders and Mill Test Reports (MTRs) before release to production.
• ** First-Article Inspection (FAI):** Audit and approve the first production parts of a run or shift change to validate machine setups.
• ** In-Process Auditing:** Conduct routine, scheduled routing inspections directly on the assembly and machining lines to identify dimension drift or equipment wear.
• ** Final Product Testing:** Perform end-of-line functional, mechanical, or electrical testing to ensure total compliance before packaging and shipping.
• ** Measurement & Metrology:** Operate precision hand tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and automated inspection equipment (CMM, optical comparators).
• ** Defect Management:** Identify, isolate, and "Red Tag" non-conforming materials. Issue formal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and assist engineering with Root-Cause Analysis (CAPA).
• ** Documentation:** Maintain meticulous, accurate electronic records of all inspection logs, checklists, defect rates, and material traceability files.

** Qualifications & Skills**

• ** Experience:** 2+ years of experience as a quality inspector within a manufacturing, machining, or assembly environment.
• ** Blueprint Reading:** Strong capability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, technical schematics, and GD&T symbols.
• ** Tool Proficiency:** Expert hands‑on capability with standard metrology instruments (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, indicator drop gauges).
• ** Software/Systems:** Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, digital quality management software, or basic Microsoft Excel for data entry.
• ** Physical Demands:** Ability to stand or walk for extended periods on a manufacturing floor and lift to [e.g., 35 lbs.] regularly.

** Preferred (Nice-to-Have)**

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) designation.
• Experience operating or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Familiarity with specific industry frameworks like ISO 9001, AS9100

** Required Qualifications**

• Entry-level experience in quality assurance and control
• ** Soft Skills:** Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and communication with cross-functional teams.