Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer Supervisor (Direct Hire)

Location: Columbus, Mississippi (on-site)

Compensation: $95,000–$120,000 base

We’re partnering with a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing organization seeking a Quality Engineer Supervisor to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity with strong upward mobility and a culture that values continuous improvement and innovation.

This role reports to the Quality Manager and plays a key part in building and enhancing a best-in-class quality management system. If you’re someone who doesn’t just maintain processes but actively improves them, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

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• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality systems and processes
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• Design and evaluate QA sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques
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• Create and manage quality KPIs, ensuring follow-through on improvement initiatives
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• Lead and support corrective and preventive actions using a data-driven approach
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• Manage APQP processes for new product launches (PPAPs, FAIs, capability studies)
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• Participate in MRB activities and collaborate across multiple divisions
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• Conduct internal and external audits (customer, ISO, etc.) and drive corrective actions
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• Interpret engineering drawings, specs, and standards
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• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations
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• Maintain calibration systems and ensure compliance with QMS standards
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• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed
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What You Bring

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
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• 4–5+ years of quality/continuous improvement experience in manufacturing
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• Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
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• Hands-on experience with:
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• PPAP, FAI, capability studies
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• SPC & MSA methodologies
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• Root cause analysis (8D or similar tools)
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• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 (Lead Auditor training is a plus)
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• Experience with ERP and quality management systems
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• Strong analytical skills and ability to work through complex problems
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• Experience with metals (steel, aluminum, stainless) is a plus
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• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
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Why This Role

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• Direct access to leadership and visibility across multiple divisions
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• Opportunity to build and shape quality systems—not just maintain them
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• Fast-moving environment where your ideas actually get implemented
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• Growth-focused culture that rewards initiative
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If you’re the type who sees broken processes as opportunities instead of headaches, this is the kind of role where you’ll thrive.

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