Quality Lab Supervisor: Lead Inspections & NPI QA

Actalent; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K + 5% annual bonus

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor in Dayton, OH to lead daily inspection and testing activities, supervise Quality Inspectors, and ensure compliance of quality records with standards. The role supports internal branches, new product introductions, and continuous improvement across global manufacturing programs.

It offers ownership of quality initiatives, exposure to customers, suppliers, and programs, and requires strong leadership with hands-on metrology and testing expertise.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or 3+ years of quality/inspection experience.
• Supervisory experience in inspection teams.
• Strong GD&T and dimensional layout knowledge.
• Experience with metrology equipment and calibration.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate quality records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize daily inspection activities to support business needs and production schedules.
• Provide guidance and direction to Quality Inspectors to ensure consistent inspection practices and high performance.
• Perform inspections and testing on products and components using appropriate equipment and methods.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance and calibration activities to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability.
• Provide testing and inspection support to internal branches to address quality concerns and meet customer requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including PPAP, First Article Inspection Reports (FAI/FAIR), Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR), and customer sample submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve quality-related issues and drive continuous improvement efforts across operations.
• Record and maintain dimensional, mechanical, and performance testing data in an accurate and organized manner.
• Prepare and review quality documentation, inspection reports, and test results to ensure clarity and completeness.
• Provide technical support to internal customers, including drawing reviews, specification interpretation, and clarification of quality requirements.
• Ensure quality records and documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

GD&T

Metrology

Documentation

Quality testing

ISO 9001

Communication

Education

Two-year degree in related field or 3+ years quality/inspection experience

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical comparators

Gage calibration

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor in Dayton, OH to lead daily inspection and testing activities, supervise Quality Inspectors, and ensure compliance of quality records with standards. The role supports internal branches, new product introductions, and continuous improvement across global manufacturing programs.

It offers ownership of quality initiatives, exposure to customers, suppliers, and programs, and requires strong leadership with hands-on metrology and testing expertise.