Quality Inspection Supervisor

TRAK Microwave Corporation; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAK TECOM in Florida is seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor to lead the Quality Inspection team, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency in inspection of customer units. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and inspection processes.

U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearance, and on-site work in Tampa, FL, is expected as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a quality supervisor.
• Solid IPC, J-STD, and Mil-Spec inspection knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with inspection equipment and processes.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.
• FAA inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Inspectors and ensure adherence to quality control.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve quality and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain reporting on results to leadership.
• Monitor inspection costs and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify and implement new inspection equipment or techniques.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and customers to resolve issues.
• Own direct labor utilization and overtime reporting for the team.
• Maintain documentation and ensure calibration of test equipment.
• Enforce safety requirements and keep work area orderly.
• Participate in performance appraisals and team meetings.

Skills

Interpret schematics

Electronics manuf

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

ERP systems

Inspection equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

TRAK TECOM designs and builds advanced RF, microwave, and antenna solutions for mission-critical aerospace, defense, space, and satellite applications. From Radar and Telemetry to Datalinks and Communications, our products deliver the reliable technology needed to stay connected, protect critical missions, strengthen our military, and help defend freedom around the globe.

The Quality Inspection Supervisor is responsible for the leadership and management of the Quality Inspection team with regards to quality, safety, efficiency, and consistent high level of quality inspection of customer units. Facilitates the daily activities related to the inspection functions and provides leadership and motivation to achieve the desired level of quality and delivery to internal and external customers. U.S. citizenship required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Inspectors in inspection and quality control procedures regarding purchased material, in-process material and finished products to assure that quality control standards are achieved.
• Supports the organization’s goal of improving manufacturing quality and efficiency by conducting or assigning inspections, assessing the results and the manufacturing process, and proposing improvements based on the findings.
• Develop and maintain systems to report results and findings to superiors and stakeholders.
• Monitors inspection costs and continually seek areas and processes that can be streamlined to produce cost savings.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new inspection equipment or techniques that could improve efficiency and quality.
• Participates in daily stand-up meetings and coordinates with Quality Inspectors, Planners, and Operations to ensure manufacturing issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Owns and reports on direct labor utilization (DLU) and overtime (OT) of inspection team.
• Addresses all necessary quality related tasks accurately, following established written procedures.
• Maintain documentation regarding quality related tasks.
• Responsible for making sure that all equipment used for product acceptance is calibrated.
• Facilitate and ensures the team meet safety requirements and keeps area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Provides a strong floor presence and understanding of the processes adequate to set the example for others to follow.
• Regularly collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Customer representatives, as well as other internal/external partners
• Complies with and ensures department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Participate in personnel performance appraisals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret schematics, drawings or work instructions
• Electronics production & manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Understanding of the Root Cause Corrective action process
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of inspection and testing principles and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess excellent customer service/relations skills.
• Ability to function in a successful team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with demonstrated skills as a quality supervisor.
• Solid experience and understanding of IPC, J-STD, and Mil-Spec inspection methods
• Hands-on knowledge and use of various inspection equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and ERP
• Active IPC-610 and IPC-620 experience certifications preferred
• FAA Inspection Experience preferred

Education: Two-year technical degree or equivalent.

Security: U.S. citizenship required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a government security clearance.