Gulftech Group

Overview

Gulfco Manufacturing, part of Gulftech International, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to ensure product quality in machine shop and sheet metal fabrication operations. This hands-on role involves collaborating with production personnel to maintain quality standards and prevent defects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily quality activities within machine shops and sheet metal fabrication operations.
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to support production personnel and address quality issues in real time.
• Ensure quality requirements are applied at the point of manufacture rather than relying solely on final inspection.
• Perform and/or oversee first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to ensure fabrication and machining meet design intent.
• Utilize SolidWorks to review part models, drawings, revisions, and manufacturability considerations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve design-for-manufacturing and quality issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (CAPA) efforts related to machining, fabrication, or process failures.
• Support and maintain applicable elements of the Quality Management System (QMS) within manufacturing operations.
• Ensure inspection and measurement equipment is properly used, maintained, and calibrated.
• Assist in developing and updating work instructions, inspection criteria, and standard work for fabrication and machining processes.
• Track, analyze, and report key quality metrics including defects, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality.
• Support supplier quality activities related to machined and fabricated components as required.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to improve repeatability, reduce variation, and increase throughput.
• Support new products, equipment, or process introductions, ensuring quality expectations are clearly communicated and implemented.
• Train and coach shop personnel on quality requirements, inspection methods, and defect prevention.
• Promote a strong quality culture emphasizing accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.