Quality Lab Supervisor

What is this role?

As the Quality Laboratory Supervisor at Cirkul, you will lead the daily operations of our quality and testing lab. This hands-on role is critical to ensuring product quality through accurate testing, measurement reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards. You'll manage a team of Metrology & testing Lab Technicians while collaborating across Engineering, Operations, and Supplier Quality to drive improvements and uphold testing excellence.

What does an average day look like?

• Driving Results: Oversee lab operations including product and material testing, incoming and in-process inspections, and metrology programs. Ensure accurate and timely execution of testing protocols and reporting.

• Taking Ownership: Maintain calibration records, inspection logs, and equipment maintenance schedules. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in lab workflows and procedures.

• Making Decisions: Evaluate test data to support product release and supplier material acceptance. Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Cultivating Relationships: Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supplier Quality to ensure alignment on product testing requirements. Support incoming quality inspections and work closely with suppliers on material evaluations.

• Instilling Trust: Maintain regulatory and internal compliance within the lab. Ensure lab safety, cleanliness, and organization in line with 6S standards.

• Customer Focus: Deliver reliable and actionable testing data that supports high-quality products. Respond quickly to internal testing needs to minimize delays in production or quality release.
  
  

What background should you have?

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering or Quality (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in a quality lab or metrology environment, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Develop and modify measurement programs for CMMs and Keyence systems.
• Set up and operate CMMs to perform dimensional inspections on machined and molded components.
• Interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and CAD models to define and execute inspection strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, suppliers, and production teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, dimensional reports, and calibration documentation.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product verifications.
• Support root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply statistical sampling plans and adjust incoming inspection frequencies based on risk and performance data.
• Proficient in the use of dimensional inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Experienced in managing calibration systems, conducting Gage R&R studies, and utilizing SPC tools and data analysis.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Oversee two laboratories (metrology and R&D testing) and lead a team of technicians; responsible for lab safety and adherence to 6S standards.