Quality Control Supervisor
About The Position
T&E Industries is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Supervisor to lead its inspection team and oversee day-to-day quality operations in an in-person role in Orange, New Jersey. The position involves direct participation in inspection, problem solving, and continuous improvement, and offers the opportunity to grow into a QC Manager position over time. The supervisor reports to the Quality Control Manager. The role oversees consistent inspection processes, quality documentation, corrective and preventive actions, and customer-required final testing. It also involves coordination with vendors and collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and operations. Employees may be assigned other related duties to meet business needs. The position may require access to information or items regulated by U.S. export control laws, including ITAR and EAR. Access is restricted to U.S. persons as defined by applicable law, and employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to comply with export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain required authorization. T&E Industries is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on inspection experience, including incoming, in-process, and final inspection.
- Experience supervising or leading inspectors or small teams.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9000.
- Ability to write and interpret FAI reports and technical documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Proactive, problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Knowledge of precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; perform repetitive hand and finger movements; occasionally lift and move materials or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout production and inspection areas; visually inspect parts and read technical documents; use measuring equipment; and wear required PPE.
- Ability to comply with applicable U.S. export control requirements if the position requires access to controlled information or items.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical training.
- Familiarity with military specifications (MIL-STD).
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support QC inspectors, ensuring consistent and accurate inspection processes.
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections as needed.
- Prepare and review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 standards and applicable military specifications (MIL-STD).
- Lead and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
- Coordinate and communicate with vendors regarding quality issues and expectations.
- Oversee final testing and documentation required by customers.
- Continuously improve inspection methods, documentation, and workflows.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
