Inspection Supervisor

Inspection Supervisor

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLC

Primary Location: 15200 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Quality

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary: PennAero is hiring an Inspection Supervisor at our Allfast Fastening Systems company in City of Industry, CA. Allfast Fastening Systems is a leading global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry. Our fasteners are crucial for the structural integrity of both commercial airliners and military jets. As a key supplier to major aerospace manufacturers, Allfast's products support the commercial, military, and general aviation platforms in production and in service.

About PennAero: PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve.

Job Summary: Responsible for oversight of and coordinating the daily activities of Quality inspection and testing for In-Process, Receiving, and all final products. Ensuring all inspection and test equipment are within calibration prior to use, validating rejections on suspect product, consultations with production. Lastly, this role will be critical in supporting the quality needs of the business. Plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance of products. Plans, conducts, and leads inspection activities in order to ensure the quality of products. In matters concerning operations, the Quality Supervisor adheres to the policies, procedures and work instructions that comprise Allfast Fastening Systems' AS9100D quality management system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the day to day operations of final/receiving/in-process inspection, calibration, and certs.
• Support PMRB process including validating of rejected material, assist with dispositioning and processing.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming product if applicable
• Perform training and qualification of personnel as necessary
• Manage consumable supplies inventory critical to Quality function including inspection supplies and identify opportunities related to potential cost-reduction.
• Perform software validation of new software used for acceptance testing and inspection IAW NADCAP requirements.
• Interface with suppliers as deemed necessary including coordination of service/calibration activities.
• Create inspection and test plans.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Quality Process (AS9100) procedure requirements as they apply to inspection, testing and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read, interpret and execute applicable procedures, specifications, work instructions, etc.
• Reviewing, as applicable, Shop Travelers and purchase orders to determine required inspection parameters and verification of completion of previous operations, correct quantities, correct references to workmanship / acceptance criteria, part cleanliness, damage free surfaces, etc.
• Ensuring that all test equipment and materials are maintained in good working condition and that Calibration is current for items requiring calibration prior to use.
• Assist with SPC process and perform data analysis as required. Support automated inspection programming (example Keyence).
• Support audits (Internal & External) as determined by the Quality Manager.
• Performing and documenting results of all required equipment checks and reporting any nonconforming conditions to the Quality Manager.
• Create, review and print product Certification Certificates.
• Coordinate Quality department schedules to ensure adequate coverage is provided to support operations.
• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company's commitment to quality and safety.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by Management.
• Develops, maintains and implements internal quality assurance policies and procedures in accordance with Metallurgical Lab Manager.
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge if industry and customer quality assurance codes and standards.

Other Competencies:

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to review reports, write business correspondence, and maintain procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply mathematical concepts. Under the guidance of Engineering, ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Other Abilities: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following abilities.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decision; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or leads other people and their tasks.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Must be able to work weekends and extended hours at Month and Quarter End.
• Computer Skills: To perform the job successfully, an individual should be computer literate and have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the City of Industry, CA location.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and Five (5) years experience in Quality Inspection and/or Testing. A minimum of three (3) years experience as a lead or in a decision making role within the Quality Department.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally require to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation: In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits: Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.