Quality Inspection Supervisor

About Us: 

PBS Aerospace is a designer and manufacturer of world-class small turbojet engines. These engines provide superior power-to-weight ratios with low fuel consumption making them the preferred choice for advanced US Department of Defense drone and missile systems. PBS Aerospace is standing up a new high volume manufacturing facility and looking for highly talented personnel to grow with us. If you enjoy working with a small and fast-moving team on the world's most cutting-edge aerospace systems, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact.

Position Summary:

The Quality Inspection Supervisor leads day-to-day inspection activities across receiving, in-process, and final inspection areas within a small, fast-paced manufacturing startup. This role is both supervisory and hands-on, responsible for ensuring product conformity, maintaining inspection processes, supporting production flow, and building scalable quality practices aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspection Oversight

• Supervise and perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Prioritize inspection activities to support production schedules and on-time delivery
• Review and approve inspection results, documentation, and disposition decisions
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues

Hands-On Inspection Duties

• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using standard and precision measurement tools
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support root cause investigations
• Verify material certifications, test reports, and supplier documentation
• Support containment actions for nonconforming product

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and mentor inspection personnel
• Assign daily work, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to procedures
• Develop cross-training plans to build flexibility in a small team environment
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Quality System & Compliance

• Ensure inspection activities comply with company quality procedures and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, or customer-specific requirements)
• Maintain accurate inspection records and traceability
• Support internal and external audits
• Assist in developing and improving inspection procedures, work instructions, and forms

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve inspection efficiency and reduce defects
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Support implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiatives

 Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work both hands-on and in a leadership capacity
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Proficiency with common inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AS9102 first article inspection and related documentation
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or associate degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection
• 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection methods
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Experience using digital quality or ERP systems
• Due to the nature of PBS Aerospace’s business as a defense contractor, this position is limited to U.S. citizens, as defined under applicable federal regulations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

PBS Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [protected class] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We adhere to these commitments in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and discipline.