Quality Control Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control Supervisor to oversee the Incoming Quality Inspection and Final Quality Control (FAT) functions within our manufacturing operations. This position will directly supervise a team of Quality Control Inspectors and Incoming Quality Inspectors, ensuring that all incoming materials and finished products meet the highest quality standards before production use or customer shipment.

The Quality Control Supervisor will work closely with the Production Manager, Engineering, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to maintain compliance with customer specifications, internal standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role requires strong leadership skills, decision-making authority, and technical inspection expertise, with a focus on managing people, driving accountability, and continuously improving inspection processes.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and manage the activities of Quality Control Inspectors and Incoming Quality Inspectors, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Plan and assign daily inspection workloads, ensuring timely completion of incoming inspections, in-process checks, and final FAT inspections.
• Ensure team members are properly trained and consistently following company quality procedures, inspection methods, and safety standards.
• Oversee the inspection of incoming raw materials, mechanical parts, electronic components, RF Components and circuit board assemblies to verify conformance to specifications, delegating tasks appropriately
• Ensure accurate verification of part numbers, quantities, revisions, and configurations against purchase orders, BOMs, and customer requirements.
• Supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of finished products, ensuring the team verifies mechanical, electronic, and integrated system performance according to defined protocols.
• Manage the documentation of inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions, reviewing reports for accuracy and escalating critical issues to management.
• Coordinate resolution of non-conforming materials or assemblies with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Oversee product labeling, packaging, and documentation requirements to confirm compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between the inspection team and the Production Manager, providing regular quality performance reports and escalation of critical issues.
• Coordinate and host customer or third-party witness inspections as required.
• Ensure compliance with ESD protocols, PPE requirements, and safety procedures across the team.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within the inspection workflow, working cross-functionally to implement changes.
• Provide guidance and support to inspectors as needed, but focus primarily on supervisory responsibilities rather than hands-on inspection.

Required Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in electronics, manufacturing, or quality inspection preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality inspection in a manufacturing or assembly environment, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and PCB inspection methods, including oversight of tools such as calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and other precision instruments.
• Ability to interpret and explain engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, BOMs, and test procedures to team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for inspection reporting and data management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize team workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising FAT processes in aerospace, telecom, or defense manufacturing.
• Experience with RF-related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, or signal generators.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC-A-610, or AS9102.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for inspection and reporting.
• Certification in IPC-A-610 or equivalent quality inspection standards.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to oversee and walk the production floor for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift).
• Occasional bending, reaching, and handling small parts and tools as part of supervisory oversight.
• Visual acuity to review inspection results and technical documentation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs if needed.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and ESD protection.

About Intellian:

Intellian is the world’s leading provider of satellite antennas and terminals, with a mission to empower connectivity so connectivity can empower the world. We are driven by a passion for innovation and agile responsiveness to customer needs. As the crucial link between satellite networks and millions of people on Earth, Intellian’s leading technology and antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, organizations, and communities. Strategic thinking, an obsession with quality, and a proven ability to deliver enable Intellian to invent for the future, creating mutual success for partners and customers as the world’s connectivity needs evolve.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off and paid holidays. Eligible employees also have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. A 401(k) plan with employer safe harbor contributions is available. Additional compensation elements, such as annual performance-based bonuses, may be offered depending on the role.