Quality Control Supervisor

Employee Owned Brands, Inc.

. Lead, coach, and mentor the independent inspection team .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeHiawatha • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality control and inspection processes, with a strong ability to lead and mentor teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in interpreting engineering specifications and utilizing measurement equipment to maintain product quality in regulated manufacturing environments.

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Quality Control ExperienceInspection Data AnalysisLeadership and Team DevelopmentRegulated Manufacturing KnowledgeQuality Improvement Certifications

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Hard Skills

Quality ControlQuality InspectionQuality EngineeringEngineering Drawings InterpretationMeasurement Equipment ProficiencyData AnalysisProblem-SolvingCorrective ActionContinuous ImprovementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoaching and MentoringPrioritizationConstructive Relationship BuildingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeERP SystemsElectronic Inspection RecordsMeasurement EquipmentCalibration Controls

Certifications & Qualifications

CQECQALeanSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseElectronicsAS9100ISO 9001AS9102SPCFODESDWorkmanship Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and mentor the independent inspection team
Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and address performance or conduct concerns through approved processes
Manage schedules, attendance, paid time off, coverage, and handoffs within delegated authority
Support recruiting, onboarding, staffing, and formal personnel actions with the Quality Manager and P&C
Prioritize inspection work based on approved priorities, product risk, and need dates
Rebalance qualified resources and monitor queue aging, holds, blocked work, and coverage risks
Ensure inspections use approved requirements, qualified personnel, calibrated equipment, and complete, traceable records
Supervise receiving, in-process, component, wire-harness, final, source, customer, and Government inspections
Ensure Certificates of Conformance and shipment-release records use approved requirements and templates
Approve records or release conforming product within documented qualification and delegated authority
Stop inspection or prevent release when requirements or evidence are inadequate
Place and remove Quality holds, initiate nonconformance records, coordinate containment, and escalate disposition or waiver decisions
Own onboarding, training, qualification, and cross-training for Quality Control Inspectors
Verify competency and coordinate technical content with Quality Engineers or subject-matter experts
Own inspection performance metrics and reporting, including backlog aging, completion to need date, hold aging, coverage, qualifications, inspection errors, and reinspection
Use inspection data to identify risks and improvement priorities
Lead approved improvements to standard work, visual controls, work areas, and workload management
Coordinate with affected functions to support product flow while preserving independent Quality decisions and acceptance requirements
Support QMS and audit activities affecting the team
Ensure compliance with applicable Quality, safety, ESD, FOD, workmanship, and product-handling requirements
Identify deficiencies and implement approved improvements with managerial support
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person”)
Bachelor's degree in quality, manufacturing, engineering, business, science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
5-7 years of quality control, quality inspection, quality analyst, quality engineering, or related regulated manufacturing quality experience
Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and to use applicable measurement and inspection equipment
Working knowledge of quality control, inspection, product-status control, and manufacturing quality principles and processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, acceptance criteria, and objective evidence
Proficiency using applicable measurement and inspection equipment, including scopes, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and other test or measurement equipment
Ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable while maintaining constructive working relationships
Ability to prioritize competing work and qualified coverage in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and escalate risk or uncertainty appropriately
Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize inspection data and make practical recommendations
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and web applications; ability to learn and use ERP and electronic inspection-record systems
Formal supervisory or people-leadership experience preferred
5-10 years of quality experience within aerospace, defense, electronics, or a related regulated industry preferred
Familiarity with GD&T, calibration controls, ERP systems, and electronic inspection records preferred
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, SPC, IPC workmanship standards, ESD, and FOD requirements preferred
Root cause, problem-solving, corrective-action, or internal-audit experience preferred
Quality and/or continuous improvement certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred
Regular standing and walking; may require standing for extended periods
May require lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional travel
Occasional schedule adjustments may be required to support alternate shifts, overtime, Friday coverage, or customer and Government inspection activities
Employment offer contingent on successfully completing the background check and drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/dental/vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
On-Site Gym