Quality Inspector Supervisor
Spectrum Plastics GroupMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Posted April 27, 2020
28 - 32
Full Time
About the Company
Spectrum Plastics Group, now part of DuPont, leverages over six decades of expertise in precision extrusion, specialty injection molding, blown‑film extrusion, and advanced conversion processes to produce high‑performance polymer components. The company specializes in medical device manufacturing—including balloon catheters, complex assemblies, and laser‑processed parts—while also serving other demanding industries. With 19 facilities spanning more than one million square feet across six countries, Spectrum delivers end‑to‑end solutions, from additive manufacturing and laser processing to final assembly, ensuring rapid response, rigorous quality, and continuous innovation. Its global footprint and integrated capabilities make it a trusted partner for customers seeking reliable, technically sophisticated polymer solutions.
Job Description
Responsible for leading and mentoring Quality Inspection teams to ensure effective in-process and first article inspection, statistical applications of new product development projects, while improving current products and processes with effective monitoring and maintenance of quality measurement equipment.
Requirements
- Supervise inspection personnel by providing required technical support to ensure appropriate inspection methods are used for accurate and timely results.
- Interface with internal customers to determine needed resources and assist in developing inspection plans to balance workloads and ensure effective use of resources.
- Assist in establishing inspection procedures to ensure quality standards are met
- Coordinate training of inspectors to ensure that their skills and performance meet organizational needs
- Identify inspection process deficiencies and drive Inspection Standard Work and efficiency
- Responsible for all measurement activity and inspection methods
- Assist in performing CMM calibrations and qualification protocols
- Perform statistical studies on components and gauging and report results
- Provide staff support where necessary to get the job done as promised
- Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to prioritize inspection work in First Article, In-Process, Final and Receiving
- Work with external Calibration services to ensure calibration intervals on all equipment are completed as planned
- Assist in providing Inspection quotes for First Article and monitor external First Article work
