Supervisor, Quality Mgmt

Responsibilities

The Quality Inspection Supervisor oversees daily inspection activities to ensure products meet AS9100,

customer, and regulatory requirements. This role leads a team of inspectors, manages inspection

processes, drives continuous improvement, and ensures documentation accuracy throughout the

product lifecycle, while maintaining a strict adherence to aerospace quality standards.

Does position have direct reports? Yes

Key Responsibilities

 Inspection Oversight - Supervise incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure

compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, AS9100, and FAA requirements.

 Team Leadership - Train, mentor, and evaluate inspection personnel; assign work based on skill

level and production priorities.

 AS9100 Compliance - Ensure inspection processes, documentation, and records meet AS9100

and customer-specific quality standards.

 FAA 14 CFR Part 21 Compliance and familiarization with applicable regulations

 Nonconformance Management - Review and disposition nonconforming material; collaborate

with MRB and engineering to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

 Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve inspection efficiency, reduce defects,

and strengthen process controls.

 Department Calibration Oversight - Ensure inspection tools and gauges are properly maintained

and calibrated.

 Responsible for creating, revising, managing, and training in Quality Inspection procedures,

forms, and standard work.

 Documentation Accuracy - Maintain inspection records, reports, and traceability documentation

in accordance with aerospace standards.

 Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and

quality engineering to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.

 Audit Support - Participate in internal and external audits; ensure readiness and corrective

action follow-through.

FLSA status: Nonexempt

 Safety & Compliance — Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with

Required Qualifications

company and regulatory safety requirements.

 Aerospace Quality Experience – 3 - 5 years in aerospace or precision manufacturing quality

inspection.

 Leadership Experience - Prior experience supervising or leading inspection or quality teams.

 Technical Proficiency - Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and inspection

methodologies.

 Measurement Tools - Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and other

precision instruments.

 AS9100 Knowledge - Working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace customer requirements.

 Root Cause Analysis - Experience with 5-Why, Fishbone, or similar problem-solving tools.

 Digital Systems - Familiarity with QMS software, ERP systems, and digital inspection tools.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

 CMM Programming (PC-DMIS, Camio, Zeiss, or equivalent)

 FAA 14 CFR Part 21 familiarization with associated regulations

 Lean/Continuous Improvement experience

 ASQ Certifications such as CQT, CQI, or CQE

 Previous FAA DMIR experience a plus

 Experience And Statistical Analysis Experience Highly Preferred

Core Competencies

 Attention to Detail and accuracy

 Decision-Making under pressure

 Communication Skills across departments

 Problem-Solving and analytical thinking

 Time Management in a fast-paced environment

 Structured problem-solving tools (PFMEA, DOE, 5-why, etc.)

 Skills with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced skills with

Excel a plus

 Excellent communications skills and ability to organize and implement multiple concurrent tasks

 Must be U.S. Person in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

 Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.

 Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and inspection

equipment

 Occasional overtime based on production needs

 Six Sigma and Lean experience a plus