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Quality Supervisor

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturer seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead in-process quality, laboratory operations, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will work closely with production and engineering teams to improve process stability, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIndianapolis, IN
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1969
    Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

    Description

    Position Title: Quality Supervisor
    Location: Indianapolis, IN 46254
    Type: Direct Hire
    Salary: $85,000–$110,000 + Quarterly Bonus (Up to 15% Annually)
    Benefits: include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

    Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturer seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead in-process quality, laboratory operations, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will work closely with production and engineering teams to improve process stability, reduce defects, and drive operational excellence.

    Responsibilities:
    • Establish and manage quality laboratory operations, testing methods, and equipment calibration.
    • Develop and maintain quality standards, procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
    • Monitor in-process quality and ensure compliance with Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements.
    • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using SPC, DMAIC, A3, 5 Why, Kaizen, and Gemba methodologies.
    • Analyze quality and process data to improve consistency, reduce scrap, and enhance product quality.
    • Supervise, train, and develop quality personnel while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, Ceramics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
    • 5+ years of supervisory experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within manufacturing.
    • Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems and procedures.
    • Strong understanding of laboratory testing, manufacturing quality processes, and process controls.
    • Experience converting attribute-based standards into measurable quality metrics.
    • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, SPC, DMAIC, A3, 5 Why, and other quality improvement tools.
    • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    Success in This Role:
    • Reduced defects, scrap, and customer complaints.
    • Improved process stability and production consistency.
    • Timely resolution of quality issues and corrective actions.
    • Increased compliance with quality standards and testing procedures.
    Sterling Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    About Company

    Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

     

    • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

     

    • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

     

    Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

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