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Quality Supervisor
CIRCOR Naval Solutions – Warren, MA
Reports to: Quality Engineer, Supervisor
Functional Reporting: Quality Manager
Position Summary
CIRCOR Naval Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Quality Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the inspection and quality technician team in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring production efficiency, maintaining product quality, and meeting production schedules. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing priorities, setting team goals, and providing key metrics to support operational success. Additionally, this position involves training and cross-training employees in inspection processes while ensuring compliance with customer contracts, regulations, and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Operations Management:
- Supervise daily activities of quality inspectors and technicians.
- Prioritize and assign work based on production schedules and business needs.
- Manage employee work hours, schedule overtime as required, and ensure workforce efficiency.
- Set team goals and oversee performance management.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Interpret and apply ASTM, Military, DFARS, and FAR specifications and drawings to ensure compliance.
- Develop, implement, and enhance quality plans, including FAIRs, FAT/IAT, inspection steps, tools, and sampling plans.
- Perform material certification reviews to confirm supplied products meet contractual and specification requirements.
- Inspect products to verify compliance with contracts and engineering drawings.
- Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) and Supplier Issue Resolution (SIR) processes in collaboration with the Quality Manager.
- Address and resolve customer escapes and corrective action requests (CARs), including preparing reports like VIRS, VPARS, LOAs, and RCCA responses.
Collaboration & Support:
- Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure product quality is maintained throughout production.
- Mentor and provide guidance to inspectors, ensuring employees are qualified for their roles (e.g., NDT, Weld, RT sign-offs).
- Support government and customer source inspections as required.
- Maintain a safe, organized work area, ensuring equipment and supplies meet quality and safety standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field required.
- 5 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in auditing, quality principles, and process improvement methodologies.
Technical Skills & Certifications
- ASQ Quality Engineer Certification (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of machining, blueprint interpretation, ANSI Y14.5 GD&T.
- Experience with Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred).
- Familiarity with industry standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
- Knowledge of NDT (RT, PT, VT) and AWS welding requirements is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, TEAMS).
Additional Requirements
- Prior experience in the Defense Industry and working with DOD contractors is a plus.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for defense contracts).
- Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About CIRCOR Naval Solutions
CIRCOR International (www.circor.com) is a global leader in mission-critical flow control products and services, serving the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets.
CIRCOR’s Naval Solutions division, rooted in Warren Pumps® since 1897, specializes in custom-built, highly engineered pumps for the U.S. Navy’s submarine and surface ship programs. With expertise in exotic materials and both centrifugal and positive displacement technologies, we continue to deliver innovative solutions for demanding defense applications.
CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, Women, and Minorities in the workforce.
