Senior Supervisor, Quality Control - Incoming Mechanical Inspection

Werfen; Sorrento Valley (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Incoming QC Lab Supervisor to manage Quality Control activities related to incoming, in-process, and finished goods materials. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QC lab environments, strong leadership skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves directing QC staff, developing inspection methods, and maintaining high-quality standards while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of progressive Quality experience in a GMP QC lab.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in regulated medical device or IVDD manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all QC activities related to verifying requirements.
• Develops complex QC inspection methods.
• Ensures compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Time management

Quality control practices

Process validation

Gage validation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The Senior Incoming QC Lab Supervisor oversees all QC activities related to verifying requirements of incoming, in-process, and finished goods materials. They ensure compliance with company procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans, directing QC staff to execute all tasks. The role also involves staff training and resource management, requiring advanced knowledge of mechanical inspections, processes, equipment, GD&T, and blueprint reading.

The salary range for this position is currently $100,000 - $125,000 annually. Compensation is based on the candidate's qualifications, including experience, skills, education, certifications, and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Experience with receiving inspections
• Mechanical inspections, processes, equipment, GD&T, and blueprint reading
• Development of complex QC inspection methods
• Superior QC technical skills
• Experience with measuring tools like calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges
• Experience with vision systems such as micro-VU or Keyence
• Leading and guiding staff to ensure compliance with quality management systems
• Leading cross-functional efforts to resolve product performance issues and update SOPs and training materials
• Supporting the Material Review Board in NCR material dispositions
• Ensuring staff are trained and capable of their inspection responsibilities
• Managing QC deadlines and schedules
• Leading CAPAs to successful completion
• Creating QC validation protocols and reports
• Other duties as assigned

Networking/Key relationships

• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Engineering
• Materials Management
• Document Control
• Research and Development
• Manufacturing Engineering

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 12 years of progressive Quality experience in a GMP QC lab
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Experience in regulated medical device or IVDD manufacturing preferred
• Experience with 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 environments required

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to interpret requirements and apply quality control practices
• Understanding of ISO 13485, GMP, and GDP
• Ability to train and mentor staff in inspection methodologies
• Knowledge of process, gage, and equipment validation
• ERP system experience (e.g., SAP) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Travel requirements: Less than 5%

People Manager Core Competencies

• Building Talent
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Driving for Results
• Driving Innovation
• Emotional Intelligence

People Manager Accountabilities

Maintaining regular communication with the team, managing performance issues, ensuring compliance, onboarding new employees, and developing the team are key responsibilities.