Quality Supervisor

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

The Quality Supervisor leads plant quality operations with primary responsibility for the Metrology Laboratory and dimensional inspection activities. This role ensures accurate and timely dimensional validation of fabricated and welded assemblies while maintaining oversight of incoming in-process and final inspection functions.

The Quality Supervisor serves as the plants subject matter expert for dimensional compliance and provides formal leadership to a team of approximately 911 Quality Technicians Inspectors and Metrology personnel.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role within a defense manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions:

Metrology Leadership (Primary Responsibility)

Supervise daily operations of the Metrology Laboratory
Program validate and review CMM inspection routines
Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements
Ensure dimensional verification aligns with customer and contractual requirements
Oversee calibration program for measurement equipment
Establish and maintain laboratory procedures and dimensional standards
Monitor lab KPIs including turnaround time repeatability and calibration compliance
Support root cause investigations involving dimensional nonconformance
Collaborate with Engineering on tolerance stack-up concerns and print clarifications

Inspection Operations Oversight

Supervise incoming in-process and final inspection activities
Ensure inspection execution per control plans and documented standards
Ensure immediate containment and segregation of nonconforming material
Support MRB activities and disposition tracking
Drive first pass yield and defect reduction initiatives
Ensure data accuracy within ERP and quality reporting system

Quality Systems & Compliance

Ensure compliance to ISO 9001 and customer requirements
Participate in internal and external audits
Maintain inspection and dimensional documentation integrity
Ensure adherence to calibration and measurement system requirements
Drive corrective action processes related to dimensional escapes

Continuous Improvement

Lead structured problem-solving (8D 5-Why Root Cause Analysis)
Analyze scrap and dimensional trends
Improve inspection efficiency and lab throughput
Identify opportunities for automation and measurement optimization

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provide direct supervision to Quality Technicians Inspectors and Metrology personnel
Assign and prioritize daily work in alignment with production schedule and business needs
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development
Administer corrective action and disciplinary measures in accordance with company policy
Participate in recruiting interviewing and hiring decisions
Identify training needs and drive cross-training between laboratory and floor inspection functions
Provide technical mentoring to ensure continued development of metrology and inspection capabilities
Foster a culture of accountability technical rigor and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing quality or metrology
Minimum 3 years of hands-on CMM operation and/or programming experience
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in GD&T interpretation and dimensional inspection
Experience with fabricated and welded assemblies
Experience working within ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management system

Preferred Experience

Experience in defense or heavy manufacturing
Experience with PLEX ERP or similar system
ASQ certification (CQI CQA CQE)
Experience with Zeiss Hexagon or similar CMM platforms
Lean or Six Sigma training

Education:

High school diploma or GED required

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks physical and controlled substance testing.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:

Physical Requirements:

Frequently stand and walk on the production floor
Frequently use hands and fingers to operate measurement equipment and computer systems
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally bend reach kneel or crouch to inspect parts or equipment
Continuously view computer monitors and inspection data

Work Environment:

Exposure to manufacturing environment including noise moving equipment and industrial activity
Required use of appropriate PPE
Close proximity to production personnel and cross-functional teams
Minimal travel expected

Required Experience:

Manager