Quality Supervisor

Protolabs•Nashua, NH

11d•$80,200 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

ProtoLabs is a leader in digital manufacturing seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the day-to-day work activities of the QC group, ensuring established Quality practices are maintained. This role involves identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities within the inspection station and throughout the factory. The company values diversity and encourages individuals to apply even if they don't meet every qualification. They are committed to building a diverse team where everyone feels valued and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any other representation. ProtoLabs hires doers, makers, and creative thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit, focusing on meaningful work that brings innovative products to market quickly. The culture is centered around a diverse team that is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate.

Requirements

Technical degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
2+ years of experience working within a quality system
2+ years of supervision experience
Familiar with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Familiar with Quality systems and practices and continuous improvement concepts in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
Ability to lead a team, address inter-personal issues, motivate and inspire high performance, lead change.
Good written and oral communication skills: able to communicate complex information to all levels of the organization.
Experience with problem solving and lean manufacturing.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with training employees.
Experience with CNC Machining.
Experience with Sheet Metal.
Previous quality management system audit experience.
Proficiency in GD&T

Responsibilities

Inspect parts and provide day-to-day work direction and leadership for Quality Control.
Assure manufactured parts comply with Proto Labs acceptance criteria and specified customer requirements.
Maintain Quality Practices in accordance with established company quality certifications such as ISO-9001 and AS9100.
Participate in continuous improvement throughout the plant, resulting in ongoing reduction of rework and nonconformance rates.
Measure and monitor process performance.
Partner with other plant leaders to make data-driven decisions on process improvement efforts.
Work hands-on in the manufacturing areas to continuously solve problems and revise processes to improve quality.
Partner with other plant leadership to expand the culture of quality throughout the plant staff.
Provide input on performance issues for direct reports.
Handle initial disciplinary action with employees.
Conduct performance reviews with direct reports.
Handle time off requests of direct reports and maintain time keeping records.
Support external quality audits.
Perform other related duties as assigned.