Quality Control Supervisor

API International, Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

API International, Inc. is seeking a QC Supervisor in Oregon to oversee incoming material inspections and QC staff. You will ensure conformance to purchase orders and data, coordinate with engineering, operations, and purchasing to resolve discrepancies, and support inventory accuracy.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and collaboration across departments to maintain a robust Quality System and efficient receiving operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in a receiving supervisory role.
• Strong math, accurate accounting, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with quality control tools for part inspection.
• Experience safely operating material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Familiarity with quality control/quality assurance principles and systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings including geometric tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials for quality, quantity, and PO compliance.
• Provide QC inputs into NC system and coordinate with Eng/Operations/Purchasing on discrepancies.
• Maintain records of received materials and report inventory differences.
• Maintain receiving records and relevant documentation (bills of lading, packing slips).
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during receiving.
• Collaborate with Purchasing/Warehouse to schedule deliveries to meet production needs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline receiving processes and reduce costs.
• Supervise QC personnel including hiring, training, and evaluations.
• Perform other Quality System duties as assigned by Head of Quality & Engineering.

Skills

QC tools

Reading drawings

Data analysis

Quality management

Receiving/warehousing

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Thread gauges

Forklifts

Job description

Description

Build Your Career at a Company on the Move

API International is a privately held, family-owned manufacturing and engineering solutions company founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1979. For more than 45 years, we've been helping customers solve real-world challenges with flanges, expansion joints, pipe fittings, and custom-fabricated products serving the Agriculture, Exhaust, HVAC, and Water Works industries.

API International is experiencing significant growth, creating exciting opportunities for motivated people who want to grow alongside the company. As we expand, we're looking for people who want to take on new challenges, develop their skills, and build a long-term career with us.

Join API at an exciting time in our growth and be part of building what's next.

What We Offer

• Employer-paid health, vision, dental, and long-term disability insurance – Base plan premium fully covered beginning the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Spouse and family eligible for 100% coverage of the base plan premium after one year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution – API contributes to eligible employees' HSA accounts, with contribution amounts varying based on individual coverage and eligibility.
• 80 hours in your first year – increasing to 152 hours after your first year (prorated).
• 8 paid holidays – Includes your birthday.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Voluntary benefits – Includes FSA and life insurance.
• Training and professional development.
• Opportunities for advancement – Grow with a company experiencing significant growth.

The Opportunity

The QC Supervisor supports API by overseeing quality control (QC) inspection of imported and domestic products. This role involves supervising a team of delivery acceptance and QC personnel, ensuring the timely and accurate receipt of materials, inspecting incoming shipments for conformity to applicable data, and providing support for organized and efficient storage of materials. The QC Supervisor collaborates with other departments to provide support for inventory management activities as appropriate. Additionally, the QC Supervisor will assist in the administration of Quality System processes and activities in collaboration with other Quality Department personnel.

What You'll Do

• Ensure that all incoming materials are inspected for quality, quantity, and compliance with purchase orders, technical data and company standards.
• Provide QC inputs into NC system, collaborating as appropriate with Engineering, Operations and Purchasing regarding discrepancies, damages, and other issues with incoming materials to resolve problems and improve product quality.
• Maintain accurate records of received materials, report inventory discrepancies, and coordinate with the other departments to track stock levels.
• Maintain accurate receiving records, including bills of lading, packing slips, and other relevant documentation.
• Ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are followed during the receiving process and address any safety concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to prioritize and schedule deliveries to meet production needs.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline receiving processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Supervise quality control personnel, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Other Quality System duties as assigned by the Head of Quality & Engineering.

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3+ years of experience in a receiving supervisory role.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics, accurate accounting, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using quality control tools for part inspection.
• Must have prior experience in safely operating material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, stretch-wrap equipment, etc.
• Familiarity with quality control/quality assurance principles and quality management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (including geometric tolerances), specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of inspection and testing techniques and test and measurement equipment, including common measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, thread gauges).
• Data collection and basic analysis.
• Working knowledge of receiving, storage, warehousing, and material handling (packaging, sorting, and basic inspections).

Even Better If You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Willingness to take courses relating to this position.