Quality Inspection Supervisor

Job Description

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a Quality Inspection Supervisor! The selected candidate will be responsible for the leadership, management, and technical oversight of the Quality Control (QC) laboratory. This requires expertise in metrology, quality systems, and data-driven decision-making to ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements. This Supervisor will lead a team of QC technicians and inspectors, manage key performance metrics, and serve as the primary communication link between QC, operations, and management.

This is an on-site position at our Tualatin facility (not remote or hybrid) and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Lead, train, and mentor quality control technicians and inspectors to ensure competency in inspection techniques, documentation, and equipment usage.
• Oversee personnel scheduling and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) workload distribution to ensure alignment with production targets and quality requirements.
• Monitor and manage QC productivity using Earned Hours vs. Payroll Hours.
• Track and improve Machine Buyoff (MBO) turn times.
• Maintain and enhance internal source scorecards while reducing rejection rates.
• Monitor First Pass Yield for Dimensional Inspection Reports (DIR), First Article Inspection (FAI) Reports, and Nonconformance (NC) data inputs.
• Develop and implement quality assurance checkpoints and in-process inspection strategies.
• Ensure inspection processes meet AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Analyze inspection data to identify trends, defects, and areas for process improvement.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions based on statistical analysis and root cause investigation.
• Serve as the focal point between QC, Production, and Management for quality-related issues.
• Provide clear, concise, and timely updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Lead QC and inspection process development initiatives, including Material Review Board (MRB) participation.
• Ensure QC lab capability through the procurement and maintenance of inspection tools, software, and CMM programming resources.
• Demonstrates Ascentec core values : Customer Focus, Employee Growth, Trust and Integrity, Operational Excellence, Acts like an owner.
• Must understand and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal documentation standards (e.g., ISO, ITAR)
• Regular, predictable attendance required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Education / Certifications :

Experience :

3 years of experience required which should include at least :

Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

Working Environment :

Compensation / Benefits :

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS : To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.