Quality Engineering Supervisor

Job Description

This position is responsible for ensuring the quality of products being shipped and holds the authority to halt shipments if quality is suspect. The role involves supervising a team of Inspectors and Quality Technicians, performing annual performance reviews, and recommending hiring and terminations in compliance with company policies. The Quality Engineering Supervisor is also tasked with preparing and requisitioning routine quality supply items, and appointing personnel authorized to handle nonconforming material.

• Manage department employees, including job assignments, performance evaluations, training, development, mentoring, work assignments, problem resolutions, hiring, and terminations in accordance with HR policies.
• Audit the Quality Management System, procedures, and processes.
• Provide regular communication to the Quality Manager.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through timely and effective communication, and monitor and respond to customer requests and complaints.
• Collaborate with Production leadership to ensure Production priorities are understood and met without compromising product quality.
• Develop methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of internally and supplier-produced parts and assemblies.
• Support corporate-level projects identified by the Quality Manager.
• Complete FMEA, FAIs, PPAPs, etc., in accordance with customer requirements.
• Lead or assist in investigations into process or product quality issues, determine root and contributing causes, drive resolution, assess effectiveness, and ensure documentation of the investigation and any new work processes.
• Implement and verify corrective actions.
• Provide quality metrics as requested.
• Oversee calibration activities.
• Oversee the functioning and maintenance of departmental equipment and measurement instruments to ensure product and process quality is achieved.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory, and environmental regulations are met.
• Communicate and demonstrate company policies and values.
• Ensure cross-departmental communication is accurate and effective.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9000).
• Disciplined problem-solving skills to assist in root cause analysis.
• Experience in resolving internal and external quality issues.
• Proficiency in quality fundamentals such as PFMEA, MSA, APQP, FAI, SPC, Cp/CPK, GD&T.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate teams to achieve high performance levels.
• Ability to act as a professional representative of the company with suppliers, customers, and external auditors.
• Knowledge of basic measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and scales.
• Advanced computer and writing skills, proficient in Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, understand, and explain blueprints and/or technical specifications.
• Effective communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or another related field.
• Five years of quality engineer experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Three years of supervisory or team lead experience, preferred.
• CQE or CQA certification, preferred.

The role is split evenly between floor support and office duties. This is a full-time employment opportunity. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a positive teamwork and safety attitude, and a conscientious attention to detail and accuracy. The candidate must be capable of multitasking and troubleshooting, and have a 'quality-minded' approach. The role requires good leadership qualities, the ability to be a role model for the department, and a desire to mentor and develop others.

This is a Permanent position based out of Manning, SC.

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $ per year.

Competitive benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k.

This is a fully onsite position in Manning, SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.