Manufacturing Quality Supervisor

Pebble•Fremont, CA

About The Position

Pebble is a sustainable living startup developing a 100% electric RV trailer. The Quality Control Lead/Supervisor owns production-floor quality outcomes and leads a team of QC Inspectors to ensure Pebble RVs meet standards for craftsmanship, performance, and safety. The role oversees inspections at critical production steps, develops and mentors the inspection team, and acts as a key liaison among quality, production, and engineering to drive continuous improvement. The supervisor leads inspection operations and documentation, addresses nonconformances and recurring issues, tracks quality metrics, and supports consistent adherence to procedures and quality standards. The role also champions safety, cleanliness, and continuous improvement, balances production targets with quality outcomes, and supports onboarding and training of new QC team members. This is a full-time, exempt position with annual compensation of $75,000–$90,000.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or quality control.
At least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
Automotive industry experience.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of hourly production or inspection staff.
Strong attention to detail and expertise in visual and functional inspection techniques.
Proficiency with inspection tools such as calipers, thread gauges, and paint meters.
Experience developing or improving inspection documentation, SOPs, and quality standards.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, and to write and teach them.
Proficiency with Jira and Google Workspace tools.
Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Comfort working in a hands-on, shop-floor environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MES/ERP systems.
Understanding of lean manufacturing or quality systems such as 5S, 8D, CAPA, and PFMEA.
Ability to interpret part drawings, wiring schematics, or test procedures.
Experience with wiring harnesses and low-voltage and high-voltage connectors.
Experience assembling or inspecting mechanical or electrical systems.
Proficiency in CAD software for part and system visualization.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop QC Inspectors; assign tasks and coordinate coverage to meet production needs while maintaining quality standards.
Develop and continually refine inspection checklists, visual standards, acceptance criteria, and quality gate procedures.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections, performing inspections directly when needed.
Identify, document, and contain nonconformances, and coordinate re-inspection activities.
Issue quality alerts for recurring issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Serve as the primary quality point of contact for production and engineering, facilitating timely resolution of quality issues.
Monitor quality metrics and trends and report findings and improvement initiatives to management.
Ensure the team follows standard operating procedures and critical-to-quality steps.
Promote safety, cleanliness, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
Partner with cross-functional teams to balance production targets with quality outcomes.
Support onboarding and training of new QC team members.