UNION · 1 day ago
Quality Supervisor
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expUnion Technologies is focused on reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base and is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead production Quality Control operations. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising a team of Quality Technicians and Inspectors to ensure the delivery of defense-grade components in a high-intensity production environment.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Lead Shop Floor Quality Execution: Supervise day-to-day Quality Control operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Enforce Quality Standards: Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements through real-time inspection, data review, and process verification
Coach and Develop Technicians: Train, mentor, and support a team of Quality Inspectors, driving accountability and precision on the floor
Own Frontline Quality Metrics: Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including defect rates, first-pass yield, and calibration compliance
Drive Problem Solving: Lead RCCA activities (8D, 5-Why) on the floor; escalate and contain issues quickly to protect production flow and quality
Support Process Control: Monitor SPC charts and inspection data; collaborate with Quality and Process Engineers to maintain tightly controlled manufacturing windows
Participate in MRB Process: Support Material Review Board efforts for on-the-floor defect disposition and containment
Audit Readiness: Maintain a state of readiness for customer and internal audits; ensure all training, inspection, and calibration records are current and compliant
Collaborate Across Teams: Serve as the key Quality point-of-contact for Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams during your shift
Qualification
Required
Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial Engineering, related technical field, or significant work experience in Quality Supervisory roles
5+ years in Quality Control in a manufacturing environment
2+ years in a lead or supervisory role
Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated Quality systems
Familiar with metalworking processes: forging, casting, machining, or painting
Inspection techniques and tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, visual)
Strong grasp of RCCA methodologies (8D, 5-Why)
Comfortable with SPC, inspection data analysis, and use of quality software/tools
Lead-from-the-front attitude
Builds disciplined teams
Calm under pressure and relentless in pursuit of quality
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
Lift up to 50 lbs
Work in a hot, noisy, industrial environment
Preferred
Familiarity with defense standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ITAR)
Experience with non-destructive testing such as ultrasonic
Knowledge of metallurgy and steel specifications
Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ CQT, or equivalent certification
Company
UNION
For nearly a century, our National Security industrial base has been stagnant, plagued by a lack of innovation and widespread sophistication.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase