Supervisor, Quality Control
About The Position
The Quality Control Supervisor oversees daily quality control inspection activities throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, customer specifications, and company quality requirements. The position supervises Quality Control Inspectors, coordinates inspection activities, and supports production schedules while maintaining quality standards. It serves as a liaison among Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Management, Authorized Inspection Agencies, and customer representatives to ensure inspection requirements and project deliverables are met. The supervisor is responsible for employee development, workload planning, resource allocation, performance management, and continuous improvement of quality control processes. The role oversees inspection and testing of ASME Code and non-Code products, verifies quality documentation, coordinates inspections and testing, and supports audits and corrective actions. Quality support may also be provided to domestic and international facilities as business needs require. The position operates in both office and manufacturing environments and may involve exposure to manufacturing equipment, welding operations, industrial noise, varying temperatures, and active production areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required. Occasional domestic or international travel may be required. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, handling inspection tools and equipment, and potentially lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 3–5 years of quality control inspection experience in manufacturing, welding, pressure vessel, piping, or a related industrial environment.
- Prior lead, supervisory, or team coordination experience, including assigning work, training employees, or overseeing inspection activities.
- Working knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requirements and their application to manufacturing and inspection.
- Experience inspecting welded assemblies, pressure vessels, piping systems, or similar fabricated equipment.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems, inspection procedures, and quality documentation requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Experience identifying and documenting nonconformances, preparing inspection reports, and supporting corrective actions.
- Understanding of inspection methods, dimensional verification, material traceability, and applicable testing requirements.
- Knowledge of safe manufacturing practices, including inspection and testing of pressurized equipment.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees while maintaining accountability for performance and quality expectations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees, management, customers, and inspection agencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to maintain accurate electronic and written quality records.
Nice To Haves
- Additional technical education or equivalent relevant experience.
- Associate degree or technical certification in Welding Technology, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with ASME BPVC Sections II, V, VIII, and IX, and applicable pressure piping codes.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent welding inspection training.
- Experience coordinating inspections with Authorized Inspectors, third-party inspection agencies, and customer representatives.
- Familiarity with nondestructive examination methods, welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications (WPQ).
- Experience supporting internal or external ISO 9001 audits.
- Experience in cryogenic equipment, industrial gas systems, pressure-containing equipment, or related manufacturing environments.
- Previous experience supervising Quality Control Inspectors in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate Quality Control Inspectors conducting receiving, in-process, final, and source inspections.
- Plan, prioritize, and assign inspection work according to production schedules, project requirements, and available resources.
- Oversee inspection and testing of ASME Code and non-Code products, including pressure vessels, piping, welded assemblies, and related equipment.
- Ensure products comply with applicable ASME Codes, approved drawings, specifications, quality procedures, and customer requirements.
- Review inspection reports, material certifications, test records, weld documentation, and other quality documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate inspections, witness points, and hold points with Authorized Inspectors, third-party inspection agencies, and customer representatives.
- Oversee the calibration program for inspection, measuring, and test equipment.
- Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances, quality concerns, and inspection discrepancies.
- Initiate, review, and monitor Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and support corrective and preventive action activities.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues and minimize production delays.
- Monitor inspection workflow, labor hours, workload distribution, and departmental resources.
- Provide technical guidance to inspectors on inspection methods, welding requirements, dimensional verification, testing procedures, and quality standards.
- Support welding inspection activities, including review of welding procedures, welder qualifications, weld symbols, and inspection requirements.
- Coordinate and verify nondestructive examination, pressure testing, and other inspections according to approved procedures and applicable requirements.
- Participate in internal and external quality audits and support ISO 9001 Quality Management System compliance.
- Identify improvements to inspection processes, documentation, quality performance, and departmental efficiency.
- Maintain accurate, organized quality records and ensure documentation is available for audits, customer review, and project closeout.
- Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate Quality Control personnel to support development, technical competency, and consistent inspection practices.
- Communicate departmental expectations, performance objectives, quality concerns, and operational priorities to team members.
- Support staffing, employee scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, and training in coordination with Quality Management and Human Resources.
- Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and adherence to workplace expectations, addressing concerns as appropriate.
- Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and safe inspection and testing practices.
- Provide quality control support to other domestic and international manufacturing facilities as business needs require.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
