Quality Control Supervisor

Dixon Valve•Chestertown, MD

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Join The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD, as an experienced Quality Control Supervisor for our Specialty Products team. In this autonomous role, you will ensure objective oversight by developing and managing our complete quality framework, from standards and audits to root cause analysis. You will be the critical technical liaison between engineering and production, translating complex designs into manufacturable, high-quality components and embedding quality from the initial design. We are looking for a proactive, collaborative self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement who can balance long-term strategic initiatives with daily quality challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in quality assurance/control, ideally in a manufacturing or prototyping environment.
Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications using GD&T standards.
Hands-on mechanical aptitude for fitting and assembling parts for functional testing.
Proficient in software tools including Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, CAM, and PDM systems. Ability to adapt to new platforms as needed.

Nice To Haves

CAD software certificate such as; CSWA (SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Association Certificate) or CSWP (SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional Certificate).
Completion of manager or leadership courses such as ScrumMaster, PMP, 6sigma, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and train a team of quality technicians.
Facilitate regular cross-departmental meetings, bridging gaps between design intent and manufacturing practicality.
Apply machining, quality, and engineering methods to maintain dimensional tolerances and reduce scrap.
Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS), policies and procedures.
Review and approve 2D drawings with manufacturing feasibility in mind; obtain required quality stamps.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RGA) and manage Corrective Action Reports (CAR) for defects, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
Provide actionable feedback to Engineering and Production.
Operate and interpret data from advanced basic measuring equipment, including but not limited to: Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Optical Comparator Micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, radius gages, ring and plug gauges, hardness testers, thread gauges, indicators, and protractors
Interpret and apply standards such as ANSI, ASTM, API, ISO9001, and ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).
Manage gauge calibration and maintain calibration databases.
Perform internal and external quality audits.