Quality Supervisor

You in this role leads the day-to-day operations of Unusual Machines' quality inspection team, including Receiving Inspectors and In-Process Inspectors. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality management system, ensuring product conformance at every stage of the supply chain and production process, and building a quality-first culture on the floor. The Quality Supervisor bridges the gap between frontline inspection staff and quality engineering and leadership — driving accountability, developing talent, and owning quality metrics. The ideal candidate is an experienced quality professional with strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Receiving and In-Process Inspectors, including scheduling, performance management, and on-the-job training.
• Oversee all incoming, in-process and final inspection activities to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Own the nonconformance management process: review and disposition NCRs, assign corrective actions, and track closure of CAPAs to verified effectiveness.
• Maintain and continuously improve the quality management system (QMS), including document control, calibration records, inspection procedures, and audit readiness.
• Develop, track, and report quality KPIs including defect rates, NCR aging, first pass yield, and supplier quality metrics; present findings to leadership.
• Lead or support internal quality audits and prepare the team for external customer or certification audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent).
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain on supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and supplier corrective action requests (SCARs).
• Partner with engineering and production teams on new product introduction (NPI), first article inspections (FAI), and design-for-quality reviews.
• Drive root cause analysis and problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for recurring defects, field returns, and quality escapes.
• Ensure all quality activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Champion ESD control, FOD prevention, and all applicable safety and cleanliness standards on the production floor.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve inspection efficiency, and enhance product reliability.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain quality inspection talent in alignment with production growth plans.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Demonstrated experience managing inspection teams and holding people accountable to quality standards.
• Strong working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent) and quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, control plans).
• Experience with NCR/CAPA systems and structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and GD&T callouts.
• Proficiency with quality data analysis and KPI reporting; comfortable presenting metrics to leadership.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills — ability to coach and develop inspectors and influence cross-functional partners.

Preferred

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Experience in electronics, aerospace, defense, or consumer technology manufacturing.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 (Electronics Assemblies) and AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience supporting AS9100/ISO9001-regulated programs.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MES systems and digital QMS platforms.
• Background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or 5S program leadership.
• Familiarity with drone hardware, FPV systems, or RF electronics — or strong curiosity and willingness to learn.

Compensation

$65,000-$75,000