Quality Supervisor: Lead Inspections & Continuous Improvement

The Timken Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays & vacation

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

The Timken Company, a global leader in motion and bearings, is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor at Timken Aurora Bearing in Illinois. You will lead Receiving, Final Inspection, Metrology, and Conformity Lab teams, driving product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications include 3+ years of manufacturing leadership, knowledge of PPAP/FAI, MRB/RMA, and AS9100 familiarity. The role offers an annual base salary of $75k-$95k plus incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred 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 experience

Root cause analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Job description

The Timken Company, a global leader in motion and bearings, is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor at Timken Aurora Bearing in Illinois. You will lead Receiving, Final Inspection, Metrology, and Conformity Lab teams, driving product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications include 3+ years of manufacturing leadership, knowledge of PPAP/FAI, MRB/RMA, and AS9100 familiarity. The role offers an annual base salary of $75k-$95k plus incentive eligibility.