Quality Supervisor

Ferroworks LLC•Pittsburgh, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

McConway & Torley is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the workflow and supervise a team performing basic quality-control testing and inspection of parts, units, equipment, and materials. The role ensures conformance with standards and that products meet requirements, while ensuring the team’s work is accurate and efficient. The supervisor works closely with Manufacturing Operations and production to resolve problems, maintain manufacturing efficiency, meet business deadlines, and improve customer satisfaction. The position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a 5 a.m.–2 p.m. shift that may vary occasionally depending on production needs. The work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds. Support beyond normal hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays, may be required. The role involves exposure to high and low temperatures and manufacturing-plant noise, and requires following safety practices and participating in safety initiatives.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Quality Assurance or inspection experience; steel or a related manufacturing industry is preferred.
At least 2 years of direct or indirect leadership or supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with others and guide a team.
Ability to work hands-on with inspections and assist other QA inspectors.
Strong digital skills.
Detail-oriented, able to recognize differences and ask questions, and able to multitask while maintaining precision.
Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noise typical of a manufacturing plant.
Ability to work beyond normal hours or shifts and on weekends or holidays when required.
Ability to follow applicable safety rules and use required protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Methodical problem-solving skills.
Prior quality inspection experience on McConway & Torley parts or similar related experience.
Proven history of strong leadership.

Responsibilities

Coach, lead, and mentor the quality team.
Partner with Manufacturing Operations and production to solve problems while maintaining manufacturing efficiency, meeting deadlines, and increasing customer satisfaction.
Make decisions and coordinate with department colleagues and others to complete work safely.
Identify needed changes and draft modifications to checklists and documents.
Instruct QA employees to change tasks as needed.
Use measurement equipment such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Coordinate issues with management as the main point of contact.
Maintain and modify the schedule for the hourly inspection workforce.
Train and assist QA inspectors.
Perform inspections hands-on and provide coverage as needed.
Pursue MPI and/or other certifications as needed.
Create or approve certificates for finished products.
Observe and follow safety practices and procedures, and participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.