Microwave Power Products (MPP) · 16 hours ago
Quality Control Supervisor
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expMicrowave Power Products (MPP) has been a leader in RF and microwave technologies for over 70 years, serving diverse markets including communications and medical. The Quality Control Supervisor will lead quality inspection operations, manage inspection execution, and ensure compliance with engineering and regulatory standards, while also providing guidance to Quality Inspectors.
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Responsibilities
Set the standard for inspection excellence by establishing clear expectations, reinforcing accountability, and modeling strong technical judgment and follow-through
Supervise, schedule, and prioritize work for Quality Inspectors in alignment with daily production priorities and standup cadence to support production flow and on-time delivery goals
Ensure inspection coverage for incoming, in-process, final, and receiving inspection activities
Provide technical guidance, training, and on-the-job coaching to Quality Inspectors to improve inspection accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
Review inspection records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures
Step in as inspection backup as needed, performing complex inspections to prevent shipment delays
Address inspection-related issues, escalations, and errors, including coordination of containment and corrective actions
Perform simple to complex mechanical and visual inspections in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures
Utilize standard and advanced inspection tools and equipment, including CMM (Zeiss), Keyence systems, height gages, calipers, and thread gages
Support incoming inspection backlog targets (e.g., maintaining lot averages within defined goals)
Ensure final inspection activities meet MPP and ISO requirements with no missed shipments due to inspection availability
Monitor and communicate inspection-related performance metrics (e.g., backlog, cycle time, Material Review Board [MRB] aging) to support on-time delivery objectives
Perform supplier quality activities related to inspection-driven issues, including:
Managing MRB activities
Issuing and tracking SDRs (Supplier Deviation Requests)
Supporting First Article (FA) inspection and validation
Execute and track MRB transactions within the ERP system (JDE) to ensure timely identification, segregation, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming material
Interface with Supply Chain and suppliers to resolve inspection-related nonconformances
Forecast and communicate next steps for supplier-related quality issues based on inspection findings
Support resolution of customer complaints resulting from inspection-related errors attributable to MPP
Maintain required safety and quality certifications (e.g., QP1) and ensure inspectors maintain appropriate training
Maintain and expand knowledge of internal quality systems and applicable external standards
Participate in safety, quality awareness, and continuous improvement activities
Contribute to SBMC and other cross-functional improvement forums as assigned
Support IT and data/system-related activities as they impact inspection operations
Serve as acting QA point-of-contact when the QA Manager is unavailable, within defined scope
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Progressively responsible experience in quality inspection
Prior experience supervising or leading inspectors strongly preferred
2+ years of professional experience preferred with prior manufacturing exposure OR at least 1 year of experience managing a team
Strong working knowledge of mechanical inspection methods and equipment, including CMM and vision systems
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings using ASME Y14.5 standards
Experience managing MRB activities and supporting supplier quality processes
Demonstrated ability to train and mentor inspection personnel
Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills
Effective communication skills with the ability to interface across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and QA
Working knowledge of ISO-based quality systems and calibration control
Benefits
Health and wellness programs
Career development
Generous retirement savings plan with company match
Company
Microwave Power Products (MPP)
In June 2024, Microwave Power Products was spun out of Communications & Power Industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase