The Quality Engineering Supervisor leads shop-floor quality execution, supervises quality control personnel, analyzes quality data, and ensures compliance with quality standards.
Join Energy Recovery and Help Build a Sustainable Future
At Energy Recovery, we build products that help limit global temperature rise, reduce carbon emissions, provide safe drinking water for millions of people, and bring efficiency and sustainability to a range of industries. Our products help customers avoid approximately 19.7 million metric tons of carbon emissions per year -- equivalent to removing over 4.7 million cars from the road!
In addition to innovating world-class products that help our customers and the environment, our employees enjoy a diverse, collaborative work culture, as well as extensive company benefits that support the overall wellbeing of our staff. This includes everything from generous health plans and time off, paid family leave, subsidized lunches and company events, and opportunities for charitable giving and volunteering in the community.
What You Can Look Forward To:
Energy Recovery, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for an immediate full-time job opening for the position of Quality Engineering Supervisor, with the Manufacturing Operations team in the San Leandro, CA facility. This position is responsible for leading shop‑floor quality execution, supervising 5 total quality control personnel, and owning quality performance data across manufacturing operations. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring NCMR discipline, supporting QMS compliance, and reporting quality performance to operations leadership. A suitable candidate will have prior experience in manufacturing quality leadership with strong hands‑on, data‑driven execution.
What Will You Do?
- Lead day‑to‑day shop‑floor quality execution and supervise QC inspectors/quality support personnel
- Ensure inspection plans, quality standards, and work instructions are followed consistently
- Own the NCMR process including initiation, containment, tracking, and closure
- Analyze quality data (scrap, yield, defect trends, Pareto) and identify improvement opportunities
- Prepare and present quality performance metrics in operations reviews
- Ensure quality data accuracy, consistency, and reporting discipline
- Support internal and external audits and QMS compliance activities
- Partner with Production, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on corrective actions
- Reinforce quality discipline and accountability at the point of manufacture
- Support continuous improvement efforts focused on scrap reduction and yield improvement
- All other projects and duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
- Prior experience supervising or leading quality inspectors or QC personnel
- Strong knowledge of shop‑floor quality processes, inspections, and NCMR workflows
- Proven ability to analyze and communicate quality data and trends
- Experience supporting QMS execution and audit activities
- Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and quality reporting tools
- Ability to operate independently while partnering with cross‑functional teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Minimal travel required
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting
What's in it for Me?
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for family coverage
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for the future
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation policy, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Wellness Programs: Mental Wellness Support with therapy and coaching in addition to an employee assistance program
- Fitness Perks: Enjoy access to our on-site gym with an on-site trainer, yoga classes and gym reimbursement for remote employees
- Team Events: Regular team-building activities and social events to foster a positive work culture such as; ping-pong tournaments, gratitude lunches, and summer BBQs
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,500 for referring friends
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings for medical expenses, commuter, and dependent care, helping you manage out-of-pocket costs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education, including courses and degree programs to help you advance your career
- Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid leave for new parents to bond with their children and support family needs
We are an EOE/AA employer committed to workforce diversity.
No recruiters or phone calls.
Top Skills
Erp Systems
Mes Systems
Quality Reporting Tools
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