Manufacturing Quality Supervisor

Pebble•Fremont, CA

3d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a Quality Control Lead/Supervisor, you will own quality outcomes on the production floor and lead a team of QC Inspectors to ensure every Pebble RV meets high standards for craftsmanship, performance, and safety. You will oversee inspections across critical production steps, mentor and develop your team, and serve as the key liaison between quality, production, and engineering to drive continuous improvement across the line.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or quality control, including at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
Automotive industry experience required.
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, and write and teach, work instructions.
Proficiency with Jira and Google Workspace tools.
Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QC Inspectors; assign tasks and coordinate coverage to meet production needs while maintaining quality standards.
Develop and continuously refine inspection checklists, visual standards, acceptance criteria, and quality gate procedures.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and end-of-line quality inspections, stepping in directly as needed.
Drive nonconformance identification, documentation, containment, and re-inspection activities.
Initiate and communicate quality alerts for recurring issues; lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Serve as the primary quality point of contact for production and engineering teams, facilitating timely resolution of quality issues.
Monitor quality metrics and trends; report findings and improvement initiatives to management.
Ensure team adherence to standard operating procedures and critical-to-quality steps.
Champion a culture of 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.