Quality Inspection Supervisor

About Axillon Aerospace

Axillon Aerospace is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. We are comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment. Learn more at axillonaerospace.com.

**** Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining product flow through CMM inspection to support program demand and production schedules while promoting a safe and secure working environment and ensuring employees follow applicable safety requirements
• Monitoring CMM inspection activities and addressing routine equipment, software, and program issues that may affect daily inspection requirements.
• Performing basic troubleshooting of CMM programs and software and escalating more complex programming or technical issues to the appropriate technical resource.
• Manage the development and training of inspectors on CMM equipment operation, inspection procedures, and basic troubleshooting.
• Establishing work schedules and supporting appropriate staffing levels to meet business requirements.
• Conducting regular performance discussions and appraisals to ensure team members have the skills and capabilities required to meet quality and production goals.
• Providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to inspection personnel and recommending promotions or changes in status when appropriate.
• Addressing employee concerns and supporting the resolution of complaints and performance issues in accordance with company policies.
• Interviewing, selecting, hiring, onboarding, and training inspection personnel.
• Maintaining and tracking quality KPIs for analysis, process control, and management reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve inspection processes, productivity, and team performance.
• Conducting other responsibilities as assigned.
• Exercising sound judgment and discretion when addressing day-to-day operational, quality, and personnel matters

Education:

High School required, Post-secondary education in engineering, metrology, quality, physics, or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent relevant education, technical training, and work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the job may be considered.

**** Certifications:

• CMM Operator Certification is preferred.
• GD&T training or certification is preferred.
• ASQ Certified Inspector or similar quality certification is an asset.
• Candidates who have relevant CMM and inspection experience but do not currently hold these certifications may be considered.

Years of Experience:

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in CMM inspection, quality inspection, inspection lead, metrology, or a related field preferred.

**** Skills:

• Working knowledge of CMM operation and inspection processes.
• Ability to run, read, and make basic adjustments to existing CMM programs.
• Familiarity with CMM software such as CAMIO and/or PC-DMIS is preferred but programming experience is not required.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of CMM equipment, software, and programs and recognize when issues require escalation.
• Good understanding of GD&T, inspection methods, drawings, specifications, and measurement principles.
• Ability to perform and/or oversee quality inspections of products, materials, components, and machined parts.
• Ability to identify quality issues and assist with determining appropriate inspection or corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage day-to-day operational challenges.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and lead a diverse team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments.
• Willingness and ability to learn CMM programming, troubleshooting, and metrology techniques as required.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and willingness to develop into a stronger technical and supervisory role.
• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $36.00-$43.00/hr.

Axillon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Qualifications:

Skills/Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or related experience in the industry.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Required to have unrestricted use of a licensed and insured vehicle in good, safe operating condition that can be used on the job for both personal and sample transportation in all ambient weather conditions. Must possess a valid current driving license and meet the requirements of AmSpec Safe Driving Policy.
• Must be ready to accept job assignments at any time, 24 x 7, including scheduled days off. Overtime must be worked as required to meet the needs of the branch office. Must be willing to work shifts if required by location.
• Must be able to work in refineries, terminals, and on-board marine vessels as necessary.
• Must respond to communications from the office and be available at all times.
• Attendance at monthly safety meetings is required.
• TWIC Card may be required to access terminals, refineries, rail yards, platforms, launch areas, and other third party host sites.

Working Conditions
The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec provides product
information, training and personal protective equipment to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels
of those materials. The employee will be required to work outdoors in all levels of adverse weather conditions. Work may
be required to be performed in refineries, tank farms, terminals and on board barges, ships, railcars and tank trucks. The
noise level in the work environment may be high at times. Local and on occasion long distance travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Safety Sensitive position that requires pre-employment, random and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana testing).
• Comply with the requirements of AmSpec D&A Policy.
• Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness Test.
• Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec, both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the Surveyor’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position.
• Qualify annually for a Respirator Fit Test.
• Qualify annually, based on the results of an OSHA- designated blood test, for work in areas containing certain levels of Hydrocarbon Vapors.
• Be able to safely perform inspection work while wearing required safety equipment, regardless of ambient weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and to smell.
• Ability to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to climb storage tank ladders and stairs, typically up to 100 feet high while carrying 45 lb. of samples and/or inspection- related gear or equipment. Ability to climb vessel gangways, ladders, Jacob’s ladders, and stairs.
• Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
• Ability to work in confined spaces (as defined by OSHA), wearing appropriate respiratory and skin protection equipment.