Quality Supervisor

PTA Plastics•Longmont, CO

9d•$92,000 - $125,285

About The Position

At PTA Plastics, innovation is at the core of everything we do. As a leader in custom plastic injection molding, we are committed to embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency, improve quality, and drive industry-leading solutions. Our 2035 Innovation Strategy focuses on digital transformation, automation, and smart manufacturing, and we are seeking a Quality Supervisor to play a pivotal role in achieving these ambitious goals. Job Summary: The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes within the injection molding production environment. This role ensures that all products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards. The Quality Supervisor leads a team of quality inspectors, technicians and engineers, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
A minimum of two years’ experience with supervising or managing a team.
A minimum of three years’ experience with recognized quality systems (ISO, AS, QS).
A minimum of two years’ experience with medical quality systems such as ISO 13485.
A minimum of five years’ experience working in quality assurance.
A minimum of five years’ experience within an injection molding or plastics manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with quality inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, vision systems, etc.).
Experience with SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, and GD&T methodologies.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Experience in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective & Preventive Action
Ability to analyze data, assess processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

Responsibilities

Oversee the inspection and testing of plastic components to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
Maintain and enforce quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.
Investigate non-conforming materials and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MedAccred, or other relevant industry standards.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and lead corrective action implementation for quality defects.
Approve first article inspections and establish in-process quality checks.
Supervise and train quality inspectors and technicians on inspection techniques, measurement tools, programming, and quality protocols.
Assign daily tasks and monitor performance to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Provide coaching and conduct performance evaluations for the quality team.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the quality department.
Identify and implement areas for improvement within the QMS to support division and corporate objectives.
Support continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve mold validation and process stability.
Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and industry regulations.
Address customer complaints and work with teams to implement corrective actions.
Participate in supplier quality audits and work with vendors on quality-related concerns.
Support internal and external audits, preparing reports and corrective action responses as needed.