What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Supervisor (R3352) position at SHIELD AI?
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Job Description:
The Quality Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of inspectors and technicians dedicated to maintaining the quality of products in the operations department. This role ensures that all manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulations, while meeting customer specifications and expectations.
What You'll Do:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of inspectors and technicians within the Quality department.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100, and any other relevant certifications.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality inspection protocols and procedures.
- Analyze and resolve work problems or assist technicians in solving quality issues.
- Monitor and review inspection and test data, identifying trends, and initiating corrective action as necessary.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to quality team members, promoting a culture of quality and excellence.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and other departments to ensure quality products are delivered on time.
- Maintain clear communication with senior management and provide reports on quality activities and performance metrics.
- Perform internal audits, facilitate third-party audits, and ensure audit findings are addressed and corrected in a timely manner.
- Participate in the development and review of specifications for products or processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing, with at least years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- In-depth understanding of aerospace quality standards and regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in quality assurance (CQA) or quality engineering (CQE) is preferred.
- Proficient in the use of quality tools and software, including statistical analysis, process mapping, and root cause analysis.
$93,106 - $139,658 a year
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed Bonus Benefits Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Salary : $93,106 - $139,658
