Quality Leader – Lead QC & Process Improvement

Proto Labs; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Protolabs seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead the on-site QC team and drive quality across the factory. This role focuses on implementing quality practices, supervising inspectors, and coordinating with Design, Engineering and Quality to uphold customer standards.

The position requires 2+ years in quality systems and supervisory experience, with a strong background in ISO 9001 and lean manufacturing principles. Five-day on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience working within a quality system.
• 2+ years of supervision experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001.
• Familiar with Quality systems, inspections and practices and continuous improvement concepts in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspectors and technicians in visual and dimensional inspection processes.
• Oversee daily inspection activities and department areas across shifts.
• Interpret drawings and support GD&T understanding.
• Train team members on inspection methods, processes, and equipment.
• Partner with Design, Engineering, and Quality to improve inspection and quality processes.
• Develop team capability in inspection programming and troubleshooting.
• Guide part disposition decisions to meet customer and workmanship standards.
• Support equipment needs for required inspections.

Skills

Quality systems

ISO 9001

Lean manufacturing

Supervision

Education

Associates or technical degree

Job description

Protolabs seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead the on-site QC team and drive quality across the factory. This role focuses on implementing quality practices, supervising inspectors, and coordinating with Design, Engineering and Quality to uphold customer standards.

The position requires 2+ years in quality systems and supervisory experience, with a strong background in ISO 9001 and lean manufacturing principles. Five-day on-site work is expected.