Quality Supervisor

This Manufacturing Quality Supervisor position in Fort Worth, TX is a critical role focused on ensuring product quality in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment with emphasis on printed circuit board (PCB) production and assembly. Let me break down the key aspects of this role:

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Quality Management Representative ensuring compliance with quality standards and certifications
• Drive manufacturing quality toward zero defects and zero quality escapes
• Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Perform regular process audits in manufacturing areas and functional departments
• Coordinate internal and external audits and address findings
• Monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive action requests (CPARs)
• Lead material review boards and manage non-conforming items
• Develop standardized procedures, quality control plans, and inspection protocols
• Maintain the calibration program for measuring devices and instruments

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in ISO9001 high-mix, low-volume, electro-mechanical manufacturing
• 7+ years working with PCB manufacturing controls, components, fabrication, assembly, testing, and soldering processes based on IPC standards
• 7+ years managing external suppliers who manufacture and test PCBAs
• Knowledge of IPC standards, Export Compliance standards, and Hazardous Area classification standards
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience with electro-mechanical product assembly and understanding of technical drawings and GD&T
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Technical Knowledge Requirements

• Deep understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, testing, and various soldering processes (HMP, SN100C, SN96, SN63)
• Vendor control and selection expertise for PCB fabrication and contract manufacturers
• Ability to lead failure investigations using FMEA and RCCA methodologies
• Understanding of mechanical assembly processes for downhole tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Electronics Manufacturing
• IPC standards certification
• ISO or APIQ1 Lead Auditor certification
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Supervisory experience is preferred
• Bachelor's degree is preferred 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

You'll work closely with multiple departments including:

• Production
• Procurement
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Sustaining Engineering
• Product Lines

Safety & Compliance Focus

The role places significant emphasis on maintaining high standards of safety, security, and environmental protection while ensuring all activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.

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