Quality Supervisor
Job Description
Title: Quality Supervisor
Location: Chicago Metro Area
Industry: Metal Manufacturing / Industrial Components
Compensation: $75K – $85K
Position Overview
A growing manufacturing organization in the Chicago metro area is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily quality operations within a production environment. This role will oversee inspection processes, support quality assurance initiatives, and partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory standards.
This position is ideal for a hands-on quality professional with experience in metal manufacturing or stamping who enjoys working closely with production teams and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily activities of the quality department and inspection personnel
- Provide coaching, guidance, and training to quality team members
- Ensure products meet internal specifications and customer requirements
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
- Analyze quality and production data to determine product acceptability
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
- Prepare reports and data summaries for management review
- Support internal and external quality audits
- Maintain quality documentation and inspection records
- Utilize precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify product conformance
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
- Prior experience leading or mentoring quality personnel preferred
- Experience in metal stamping, machining, or metal component manufacturing strongly preferred
- Knowledge of quality core tools (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP)
- Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and piece prints
- Experience using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams
Work Environment
This role operates in both an office and manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production teams. Occasional travel to customer or supplier locations may be required.