Quality Supervisor Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Bearings Plus, part of Dover Precision Components, is hiring a Quality Supervisor. We offer competitive pay and benefits and the ability to be a key team member within our manufacturing organization. Be a part of a growing (organically and through acquisitions) and innovative company. Bearings Plus is the aftermarket arm of Waukesha Bearings, a leader in the repair, replacement and upgrade of fluid film bearings and seals. We are part of Dover Corporation, known for our marketplace leadership and stability.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in root cause analysis, ISO quality systems, supplier quality management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and precision machining processes. This leader will work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Applications Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to improve product quality, reduce defects, strengthen supplier performance, and enhance customer satisfaction.

This position supervises approximately 4 Quality Technicians on 1st shift.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Quality Supervisor, to lead quality assurance and quality management system activities within our turbomachinery repair and precision machining operation. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer requirements, ISO standards, internal quality procedures, and regulatory requirements, while driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Responsibilities include:

• Lead daily quality assurance activities to ensure products and services meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Supervise and develop Quality Inspectors while promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a key leader in maintaining and improving the company’s ISO Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, quality procedures, work instructions, and customer-specific requirements.
• Coordinate and lead internal audits, external audits, customer audits, and certification audits.
• Drive root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Lead corrective action efforts and verify effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Analyze quality performance data and develop action plans to improve key quality metrics.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Applications Engineering, and Production teams to reduce scrap, rework, customer escapes, and process variation.
• Lead supplier quality initiatives including supplier audits, supplier corrective actions, supplier performance reviews, and supplier development programs.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material, while ensuring timely containment and corrective actions.
• Support customer complaint investigations and provide timely responses to customer quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects focused on reducing waste, improving process capability, and increasing customer satisfaction.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.

 WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality experience within a machining, manufacturing, repair, or industrial environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of precision machining processes including CNC machining, manual machining, tooling, workholding, dimensional inspection, and manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems and audit processes.
• Experience managing supplier quality programs and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of quality tools, statistical analysis, process capability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings.
• Experience with ERP systems, quality databases, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or formal Lean training.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, API Q1, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), precision inspection equipment, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to work throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely navigate manufacturing equipment and inspection areas.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or similar professional certification.

• Experience in turbomachinery, rotating equipment, and/or bearing and seal repair, is preferred.

• Experience with custom engineered components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS​

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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