Quality Supervisor

GAGE BILT, Inc.; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gage Bilt, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Supervisor to lead the day-to-day Quality department activities while staying hands-on with dimensional inspection and production support.

You will plan and coordinate inspection efforts, supervise personnel, review results, and help audits to ensure product conformance and continuous improvement across our aerospace/industrial rivet tooling lines.

Qualifications

• Strong plate layout experience required.
• Strong dimensional inspection experience required.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing quality and inspection practices.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and process docs.
• Ability to troubleshoot measurement and inspection concerns.
• Experience with nonconforming products, CAPA, calibration, and quality docs.
• Previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or dept coordination preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, ERP systems.
• Ability to adjust priorities based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, perform, and coordinate daily inspection activities based on production needs
• Supervise Quality personnel and provide direction, training, and technical support
• Perform and oversee first-piece, in-process, and plate inspection activities
• Review inspection results and troubleshoot dimensional or measurement concerns
• Ensure quality personnel read and interpret drawings, specifications, and process documentation
• Support use of profilometers, bore gauges, optical comparators, hand tools, Keyence IM Series, Mitutoyo Form Tracer
• Oversee use and maintenance of inspection equipment
• Lead gauge calibration requirements
• Maintain quality records, certificates of conformance, calibration records, and other docs
• Monitor inspection activities for accuracy, consistency, timely completion
• Track scrap, rework, nonconformances, and quality metrics
• Respond to production, supplier, and incoming quality concerns; escalate as needed
• Lead corrective and preventive action follow-up with suppliers
• Prepare for and participate in audits
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Plant Manager to resolve quality concerns
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes and documentation
• Perform other quality-related duties as needed

Skills

Strong plate layout

Dimensional inspection

Manufacturing quality knowledge

Precision measuring equipment

Read drawings & specs

Troubleshoot inspection

Nonconforming products & CAPA

Quality in manufacturing env

Leadership / coordination

Communication & follow-through

MS Word, Excel, ERP systems

Prioritize production needs

Tools

Profilometers

bore gauges

Optical comparators

Keyence IM Series

Mitutoyo Form Tracer

Job description

Description

Gage Bilt has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality aerospace and industrial rivet and lockbolt installation tools for 70 years. Many of our employees have built long careers with us, and we are proud to offer stable, full-time employment in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

We are looking for an experienced Quality Supervisor to lead the day-to-day activities of our Quality department while remaining hands-on with dimensional inspection and production support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan, prioritize, perform, and coordinate daily inspection activities based on production needs
• Supervise Quality personnel and provide direction, training, and technical support
• Perform and oversee first-piece, in-process, and plate inspection activities
• Review inspection results and troubleshoot dimensional or measurement concerns
• Ensure quality personnel are properly reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and process documentation
• Support the use of profilometers, bore gauges, optical comparators, standard hand measuring equipment, Keyence IM Series, Mitutoyo Form Tracer, and other inspection equipment
• Oversee the proper use, care, and consistency of inspection and measuring equipment
• Lead and coordinate gauge calibration requirements
• Maintain quality records, certificates of conformance, calibration records, and other required documentation
• Monitor inspection activities for accuracy, consistency, and timely completion
• Track scrap, rework, nonconformances, and other quality-related metrics
• Respond to production, supplier, and incoming quality concerns and elevate issues when needed
• Lead corrective and preventive action follow-up and work with suppliers on returns and corrective actions
• Prepare for and participate in customer, internal, and third-party audits
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and the Plant Manager to resolve quality concerns and support production needs
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes, inspection flow, documentation, and overall department effectiveness
• Perform other quality-related duties as needed to support the department

Qualifications

• Strong plate layout experience is required
• Strong dimensional inspection experience is required
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality and inspection practices
• Working knowledge of precision measuring equipment and dimensional inspection methods
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings, specifications, and process documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot measurement and inspection concerns
• Experience with nonconforming products, corrective actions, calibration, and quality documentation
• Previous Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or department coordination experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems
• Ability to adjust priorities throughout the day based on production needs

What We Offer

• Company sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• PTO
• Education Assistance
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the company

Pay: $30 / hour