Quality Assurance Supervisor-Industrial Machinery

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 68,334 - 116,133; Full time

Job summary

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems in Summit, NJ is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead quality and process improvement within manufacturing operations. The role ensures products meet specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal standards while supporting ISO 9001 compliance.

You will oversee quality systems, train staff, drive efficiency, monitor performance metrics, and generate reports to support ESG initiatives and collaboration with engineering, production, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• 3+ years of experience with inspections, audits, or root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality systems and ISO 9001 compliance, including audits of production processes and finished goods.
• Ensure products meet specifications; investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Train production staff on quality standards and procedures.
• Improve workflow efficiency by reducing rework, resolving bottlenecks, and supporting production timelines.
• Monitor performance metrics to drive quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Generate reports and collaborate with engineering, production, and leadership to support operational and ESG initiatives.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Root cause analysis

Reading technical drawings

Data analysis ERP

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Quality Assurance Supervisor leads quality and process improvement within manufacturing operations. This role ensures products meet specifications, internal standards, and regulatory requirements. The position oversees quality systems, supports ISO 9001 compliance, contributes to ESG initiatives, and drives operational efficiency.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee quality systems and ISO 9001 compliance, including audits of production processes and finished goods.
• Ensure products meet specifications; investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Train production staff on quality standards and procedures.
• Improve workflow efficiency by reducing rework, resolving bottlenecks, and supporting production timelines.
• Monitor performance metrics to drive quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Generate reports and collaborate with engineering, production, and leadership to support operational and ESG initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• 3+ years of experience with inspections, audits, or root cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• 3+ years of experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods.
• 3+ years of experience with safety and environmental compliance.
• 3+ years of experience using ERP systems and data analysis tools.
• Professional certification (e.g., CQE, CQA).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position and move through a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with noise exposure.

Salary/Rate Range:

$68,334 - $116,133

Salaries/Rates will vary and may be above or below this rate commensurate with several factors including experience, education, training, location, and merit.

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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