Quality Supervisor – Machining, Metrology & Inspection

How will you make an impact?

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to support the launch and operation of a coolant plate machining facility in Salisbury, NC. This role will lead Quality Control and Quality Assurance execution across machining, CMM inspection, visual inspection, 3D inspection, and X-Ray inspection processes. The ideal candidate will have strong metrology experience, including CMM programming, GD&T interpretation, inspection planning, and shop-floor quality leadership. This role will report to the Site Quality Assurance Manager and will be a key leader in supporting manufacturing execution, inspection readiness, nonconformance management, and production quality performance.

Location:

This role will be onsite and will work a day shift schedule Mon- Fri.

What will you do?

• Lead daily Quality Control activities supporting coolant plate machining, inspection, and production execution.

• Provide hands-on quality support to manufacturing operations, including first-piece inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, and production release.

• Ensure inspection activities are performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, control plans, work instructions, and customer requirements.

• Support production readiness by verifying inspection methods, inspection points, sampling plans, and reaction plans.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, NPI, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues and improve process performance.

• Support containment, segregation, disposition, and communication of nonconforming material.

• Drive timely escalation of quality risks, inspection failures, and production-impacting issues.

• Support implementation and execution of site Quality Management System requirements.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable product/process controls.

• Support internal audits, layered process audits, process verification, and production readiness assessments.

• Assist in maintaining control plans, inspection plans, quality alerts, standard work, and quality records.

• Support corrective and preventive action activities, including root cause analysis, containment, corrective action verification, and effectiveness checks.

• Monitor quality performance trends and support improvement actions related to defects, escapes, rework, scrap, and inspection findings.

• Own CMM inspection execution and support CMM program development, validation, and maintenance.

• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CMM programs based on engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements, and inspection strategy.

• Ensure CMM programs are properly controlled, revision-aligned, and validated prior to production use.

• Support fixture development and validation for CMM inspection, including part orientation, repeatability, accessibility, and traceability.

• Ensure inspection results are accurately linked to part serial number, job number, fixture location, and production lot where applicable.

• Support measurement system analysis, including Gage R&R, repeatability studies, and correlation activities.

• Maintain inspection equipment readiness, calibration status, and proper use of metrology tools.

• Lead visual inspection processes and ensure inspectors are trained to identify product defects, cosmetic issues, machining anomalies, brazing concerns, and other process-related defects.

• Support development of visual inspection standards, defect libraries, acceptance criteria, and inspector training materials.

• Manage 3D inspection processes, including 3D scanning or optical inspection where applicable.

• Support X-Ray inspection development and execution for coolant plate inspection, including defect detection related to brazing, blockage, voids, internal features, or other critical failure modes.

• Partner with Engineering and external equipment suppliers to define inspection capability, limitations, programming needs, and validation requirements for 3D and X-Ray systems.

• Ensure inspection records, images, scans, and reports are properly documented and traceable.

• Supervise quality technicians, inspectors, CMM operators/programmers, and other quality associates assigned.

• Provide training, coaching, daily direction, and performance feedback to the quality inspection team.

• Establish daily priorities for inspection coverage, production support, equipment utilization, and quality issue response.

• Promote a strong quality culture focused on prevention, accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement.

• Support staffing, shift coverage, skill matrix development, and training plans for associates.

• Communicate quality status, risks, and priorities to the Site Quality Assurance Manager and cross-functional leadership.

How will you get here?

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred.

• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, metrology, machining inspection, or manufacturing quality.

• Prior experience in a machining, CNC, precision manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, thermal management, or similar technical manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with CMM inspection and CMM programming.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional inspection, and tolerance interpretation.

• Experience supporting manufacturing execution, production quality, nonconformance management, and corrective actions.

• Experience leading or supervising inspectors, technicians, or quality associates.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management System requirements.

Preferred Qualifications-

• Experience with ZEISS CMM equipment and CALYPSO programming strongly preferred.

• Experience with 3D scanning, optical measurement, CT/X-Ray inspection, or advanced metrology systems.

• Experience with coolant plates, cold plates, brazed assemblies, precision machined components, or thermal management products.

• Experience with PPAP, FAI, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, Gage R&R, and process capability studies.

• Experience supporting NPI, product transfer, pilot builds, production ramp, or new site launch activities.

• Experience creating inspection work instructions, defect libraries, visual standards, and inspector training documents.

• Familiarity with containment processes, MRB, 8D, A3, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.

Technical Skills-

• CMM programming and dimensional inspection

• GD&T interpretation

• Blueprint and CAD model review

• CMM fixture validation

• Visual inspection standards

• 3D inspection / scanning

• X-Ray inspection support

• Measurement System Analysis

• Control plan execution

• Nonconformance documentation

• Root cause and corrective action

• ISO 9001 compliance

• Production quality support

Key Competencies-

• Strong technical judgment

• Hands-on manufacturing support mindset

• High attention to detail

• Strong ownership and urgency

• Ability to lead through ambiguity during site launch

• Clear communication with operators, engineers, suppliers, and leadership

• Strong problem-solving and escalation discipline

• Ability to balance inspection rigor with production execution

• Quality-first mindset with practical shop-floor execution

Success Measures-

• Inspection methods are validated before production ramp

• CMM programs are accurate, controlled, and production-ready

• Visual, 3D, and X-Ray inspection processes are clearly defined

• Nonconformances are contained, documented, and escalated effectively

• Quality inspectors and technicians are trained and aligned to requirements

• Manufacturing receives timely quality support without compromising conformance

• Product quality risks are identified early and driven to closure

• The site is prepared for pilot launch, production ramp, and long-term quality execution