Quality Lab Supervisor

Erdrich USA; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Erdrich USA is seeking a hands-on Quality Laboratory Supervisor to lead our automotive quality lab operations and support quality activities across the facility. You will oversee testing, inspections, documentation, and improvement initiatives to ensure product conformance.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork with Production, Engineering and Materials, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with quality inspections, measurements, and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform product measurements and inspections using laboratory equipment.
• Verify product compliance to drawings, specifications and control plans for production.
• Conduct testing and validation per customer and internal requirements.
• Approve or hold incoming materials based on inspection results.
• Organize and maintain the Quality Laboratory.
• Manage measurement equipment and gauge capability programs.
• Ensure testing equipment remains calibrated and operational.
• Maintain accurate quality records and reports.
• Investigate internal quality concerns and scrap issues.
• Analyze quality trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Process quality-related transactions within SAP.

Skills

Read drawings

Measuring equipment

SAP ERP

Quality inspections

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Join a Growing Automotive Manufacturing Team

Erdrich USA is seeking a hands‑on Quality Laboratory Supervisor to lead our laboratory operations and support quality activities throughout our automotive manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about quality, enjoys solving problems, and thrives in a fast‑paced production environment.

As a member of our Quality team, you will oversee product testing, measurement systems, incoming material inspections, laboratory organization, and quality improvements that help ensure we deliver exceptional products to our customers.

What You’ll Do

Quality & Inspection

• Perform product measurements and inspections using various laboratory and measurement equipment.
• Support production by verifying product compliance to drawings, specifications, and control plans.
• Conduct testing and validation activities according to customer and internal requirements.
• Approve or hold incoming materials based on inspection results.

Laboratory Operations

• Organize and maintain the Quality Laboratory.
• Manage and monitor measurement equipment and gauge capability programs.
• Ensure testing equipment remains calibrated and operational.
• Maintain accurate quality records and reports.

Quality Improvement

• Investigate internal quality concerns and scrap issues.
• Analyze quality trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Support customer and supplier quality initiatives.

Systems & Documentation

• Maintain quality documentation and inspection records.
• Process quality‑related transactions within SAP.
• Support product launches, validation activities, and special testing requirements.

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide technical support and training to employees.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Materials teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, organization, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with quality inspections, measurements, and testing processes.

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Strengths That Will Help You Succeed

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Stable and growing automotive manufacturing company
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package