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Sr Quality Supervisor
Job Description
The Sr Quality Supervisor is responsible for managing and maintaining a set of multiple Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) operated by a team of Quality Inspectors. The role involves supervising the team to ensure that products meet the quality standards of materials and workmanship as outlined by the quality assurance or engineering function. Additionally, the supervisor ensures compliance with standard procedures and work instructions.
Responsibilities
- Manage the smooth operation of CMM equipment and oversee a team of full-time inspectors.
- Maintain product flow through CMM inspection to fulfill program demands.
- Debug and resolve software/program-related issues to meet daily inspection targets.
- Interview, select, hire, and train inspectors; set and adjust rates of pay and work hours.
- Conduct regular performance appraisals to ensure team competencies and capabilities align with business goals and recommend promotions or changes in status.
- Handle employee complaints and grievances and discipline employees as necessary.
- Ensure the safety and security of employees.
- Supervise the QI team in inspecting raw materials, parts, assemblies, finished parts, and machined parts to assure quality products.
- Provide CMM expertise and training for operation and first-level maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
- Promote working relationships between inspection personnel and other departments.
- Maintain and track quality KPIs for analysis, control, and management reports.
- Consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters.
- Conduct other responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Skills
- CMM programming preferred
- Composites manufacturing preferred
- Quality in composites
- Supervision and leadership (preferred experience with large teams)
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in engineering or physics (metrology) or equivalent relevant education and work experience.
- CMM Operator Certification and GD&T certification required.
- ASQ Certified Inspector is a plus.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience including supervisory responsibilities.
- Proven ability to plan and direct technical efforts to meet quality targets.
- Ability to operate and read CMM programs (CAMIO and/or PCDMIS language is a plus).
Work Environment
The work environment is a manufacturing setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Direct Placement position based out of San Diego, California.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $58.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $45 - $58