QA Supervisor

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

QA Supervisor - Process Quality Control

Play a critical role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes consistently deliver high-quality, reliable products that meet both internal standards and customer expectations. Will be part of a cross-functional team driving continuous improvement, defect prevention, and compliance across our global operations.

About The Job

• Monitor and Audit Production Processes: Ensure adherence to Littelfuse’s quality protocols, including ISO and IATF standards.
• Conduct In-Process Inspections: Validate product quality at critical stages using calibrated tools and visual inspection techniques.
• Analyze Defect Trends: Use SPC, Pareto analysis, and 8D methodology to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Support PPAP and APQP Activities: Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to ensure robust process qualification and documentation.
• Maintain Compliance: Align operations with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and Littelfuse’s internal quality systems.
• Sustain CAPA implementation and conduct daily audits
• Facilitate Line-Level Quality Reviews: Lead LAR (Line Attributable Rejects) tracking and reporting to promote ownership and accountability.
• Document and Communicate Findings: Prepare quality reports, NMRs, and CAPAs for internal and customer-facing use.
• Train Operators and Technicians: Promote quality awareness and standard work adherence across shifts.
• Work with Process engineers to do simulations and evaluations Support for customer claims
  
  
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in quality control within electronics or automotive manufacturing
• Green Belt certified is an advantage
• Proficiency in SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem-solving
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
• Skilled in using inspection tools (e.g., calipers, microscopes, AOI systems)
• Experience with quality software (e.g., Minitab, SAP, or similar)
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment
  
  
  
  

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise.

Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, Collaboration – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

We offer a variety of benefits, competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working hours, remote working as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.

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