Quality Supervisor – Lean, Audits & Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Timken Aurora Bearing is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead Receiving, Final Inspection, Metrology and Conformity Lab teams. You will direct daily inspection operations, mentor quality staff, and partner with operations, purchasing and engineering to ensure product quality and compliance.

You will support AS9100 audits, PPAP/FAI processes, MRB disposition, and drive KPI performance while fostering continuous improvement and safe, efficient work practices on site in Illinois.

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
• 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

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

PPAP/FAI

MRB/RMA

AS9100

KPIs reporting

Cross-functional

Education

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

Job description

Timken Aurora Bearing is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead Receiving, Final Inspection, Metrology and Conformity Lab teams. You will direct daily inspection operations, mentor quality staff, and partner with operations, purchasing and engineering to ensure product quality and compliance.

You will support AS9100 audits, PPAP/FAI processes, MRB disposition, and drive KPI performance while fostering continuous improvement and safe, efficient work practices on site in Illinois.