Quality Supervisor: Inspection & Continuous Improvement Leader

The Timken Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day 1

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Timken Aurora Bearing is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead Receiving, Final Inspection, Metrology, and Conformity Lab teams, directing daily inspection operations and partnering with operations, purchasing, and engineering to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The role supports AS9100 audits, supplier PPAP/FAI processes, MRB disposition activities, and drives KPI performance while collaborating across departments to resolve issues with work orders, POs,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field.
• At least three years of leadership experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerancing and quality practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with PPAP/FAI, inspection processes, MRB/RMA, and supplier quality programs.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and use corrective action tools (5Whys, 8D, A3).
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and audit processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Receiving, Final Inspection, Metrology, and Conformity Lab employees and assign work and ensure adherence to company policies and safety requirements.
• Provide disposition for Inspection Deficiency Reports (IDRs) and manage non-conforming material through MRB and RMA processes.
• Conduct customer and supplier FAI/PPAP inspections and review supplier documentation and certifications.
• Establish and manage supplier certification based on inspection performance.
• Identify, support, and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to inspection processes and audits.
• Perform root cause analysis using 5 Whys, 8D, or A3 to develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Act as liaison between Quality and other departments to resolve issues with work orders, POs, RTVs, and certifications.
• Track and report KPIs and area metrics; derive corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Root cause analysis

Quality practices

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

PPAP/FAI

MRB/RMA

AS9100 audits

Job description

Timken Aurora Bearing is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead Receiving, Final Inspection, Metrology, and Conformity Lab teams, directing daily inspection operations and partnering with operations, purchasing, and engineering to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The role supports AS9100 audits, supplier PPAP/FAI processes, MRB disposition activities, and drives KPI performance while collaborating across departments to resolve issues with work orders, POs,