Quality Control Supervisor

Elite Connector; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Connector is a fast-paced manufacturing employer seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead a team of 18+ inspectors. You will oversee daily inspection activities, interpret drawings, and ensure products meet customer, engineering, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, strong GD&T and precision measurement knowledge, AS9100 experience, and a track record of continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of quality/manufacturing experience with team leadership.
• Strong GD&T, drawing interpretation, and measurement systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection activities across multiple functions and shifts.
• Coach inspectors and ensure adherence to quality procedures and Customer requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to verify conformance.
• Support continuous improvement and resolve quality issues with engineering.
• Escalate significant issues to leadership and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and qualification records.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Leadership

AS9100

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMM

Job description

Elite Connector is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to lead a team of quality and inspection professionals (18+) within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will oversee daily inspection activities across multiple functions while ensuring products meet customer, engineering, and quality requirements.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, people-focused leader with strong knowledge of quality inspection, GD&T, blueprint interpretation, precision measurement, and manufacturing processes. This individual will supervise a team of approximately 18+ inspectors across multiple shifts and work closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily activities for inspection personnel across receiving, final inspection, first-piece inspection, CMM, calibration/metrology, and related quality functions.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, performance expectations, and employee development.
• Coach team members and provide technical guidance to improve inspection accuracy and overall performance.
• Participate in daily operational meetings and communicate quality priorities, issues, and follow-up actions.
• Escalate significant customer and quality issues to appropriate leadership.
• Support material review activities and assist with quality dispositions and customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes, measurement systems, efficiency, and production throughput.
• Support new product launches and develop inspection plans based on customer and engineering specifications.
• Oversee calibration and verification activities to ensure gauges and measuring equipment remain properly controlled.
• Maintain inspection procedures, documentation, and qualification requirements.
• Ensure inspection personnel are properly trained and authorized to accept product.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Apply strong knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement to ensure products meet requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering and Management to resolve quality and reliability issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other quality-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant quality/manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience supervising or leading quality/inspection teams.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, inspection methods, and measurement systems.
• Experience working in an AS9100 or similarly regulated quality environment.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• ASQ certification is a plus.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on quality leader who can effectively manage people while also understanding the technical side of inspection and manufacturing quality. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with inspectors, engineers, production teams, and management and will have a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend extended periods working at a computer and reviewing technical documentation.
• Ability to use standard office and computer equipment.
• Ability to maintain focus while reviewing detailed technical information and inspection documentation.

Important Employment Eligibility Information

Certain positions within this organization may be subject to U.S. export-control regulations, including ITAR and EAR requirements. Candidates selected for applicable positions may be required to provide documentation confirming eligibility to work on controlled programs.