Quality Supervisor

Ellison Technologies; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellison Technologies in Camarillo, CA is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead the quality team on the shop floor and partner with machinists and production staff to ensure parts meet quality standards.

The role blends hands-on inspections, coaching, and documentation with a focus on continuous improvement and developing a strong quality culture across multiple buildings.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and drawings.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T in inspections.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, surface plates).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day quality department activities and guide inspectors.
• Mentor and develop junior quality personnel on inspection practices.
• Balance hands-on inspection with coaching, documentation, and admin tasks.
• Identify quality issues and advise machinists to conform parts.
• Prepare and process Nonconformance Material Reports (NMRs).
• Support quality procedures to sustain ISO/AS9100 certification.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Micrometers/calipers

Gauges/surface plate

Quality systems ISO 9001/AS9100

Coaching/mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CMMs

Job description

This company located in Camarillo, CA has been in the automotive industry since 1967. With 60 employees across 3 buildings and about 35 CNC machines, the company is dedicated to making quality parts for one of the biggest names in the automotive industry.

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead our quality team while working closely with machinists and production personnel to ensure products meet customer and industry quality standards. This is a working supervisor role that combines shop floor support, employee coaching, and quality documentation. The ideal candidate enjoys mentoring others, solving problems, and helping build a strong quality culture.

This position reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing and supports both first and second shift operations. The typical schedule begins at 7:00 AM, with occasional overtime as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the Quality department, currently overseeing a team of two Quality Inspectors, with future growth up to four team members.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior quality personnel by sharing technical knowledge and best inspection practices.
• Spend approximately:- 20% of time performing hands-on inspections and verifying parts
  • 50% of time coaching, mentoring, and supporting employees
  • 30% of time completing quality documentation, reporting, and administrative tasks
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and surface plate inspection methods.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine inspection requirements and select the appropriate inspection tools.
• Apply strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) during inspections and while assisting production teams.
• Serve as a technical resource for machinists by helping identify quality issues and providing guidance to produce conforming parts.
• Support quality activities across multiple manufacturing buildings, working closely with inspectors and shop floor personnel.
• Write and process Nonconformance Material Reports (NMRs) and assist with corrective action activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures that support ISO and AS9100 certification efforts.
• Participate in hiring discussions, employee performance reviews, and team development activities.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and product quality.

Qualifications

Required**

• 3-5 years of quality inspection, quality supervision, machining, or manufacturing experience; candidates with 10+ years of machining experience and strong inspection expertise are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience using common precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and surface plate inspection equipment.
• Ability to determine the proper inspection methods and measuring tools for various part features.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and standards, particularly ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively coach and mentor employees.
• Ability to work collaboratively with machinists, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Previous experience leading or supervising quality personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting aerospace or precision manufacturing operations.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a technically strong quality professional who enjoys working on the shop floor just as much as developing people. They are energized by teaching others, approachable when helping machinists solve problems, and committed to building a culture of quality through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $30-40/hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.