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
company and regulatory safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 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
