QC Testing & Inspection Supervisor

Socket.dev

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

IEM in San Antonio is seeking a Supervisor of Test and Inspection to lead daily testing, ensure UL standards, and support quality, safety, delivery, and cost goals across test areas. This role is based temporarily in NE San Antonio as our new plant comes online, with a permanent site about 25 minutes away at Brooks, 7515 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, 78235.

The position is 100% in-office and does not offer remote work.

Qualifications

Technical degree or 5 years’ experience in manufacturing field.
At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience with production, engineering, warehouse and quality functions.
Considerable experience with Measuring and Test Equipment.
Advanced proficiency of MS Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
Lean Manufacturing and process improvement preferred.
Prior experience with ETQ Reliance and/or Infor (Syteline) ERP systems a plus.
Thorough compliance knowledge for ISO 9001, NFPA, UL, and CSA.

Responsibilities

Lead daily activities of Test Technicians and Inspectors supporting various product lines within the site.
Align testing and inspection tasks with the production schedule and communicated priorities.
Ensure adherence to UL standards, customer specifications, electrical testing requirements, and company policies.
Oversee testing processes including hipot, megger, torque checks, functional testing, continuity inspections, and other required verifications.
Verify all testing logs, data sheets, inspection forms, and digital entries are accurate and complete.
Support root cause investigations and corrective or preventative actions for test or quality issues.
Train and mentor team members on test procedures, safety practices, documentation, and equipment usage.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Project Management, and Materials teams to resolve test failures, part shortages, or missing documentation.
Maintain test equipment readiness including calibration, safety checks, and proper storage.
Monitor daily performance indicators including first-time quality, test throughput, retest rates, and downtime.
Communicate risk conditions, schedule conflicts, and equipment concerns to the Test and Inspection Manager.
Support continuous improvement activities through accurate data collection and participation in process reviews.
Enforce escalation procedures for safety events, quality issues, and critical equipment failures.
Manage workforce expectations related to attendance, conduct, performance, and company policies.