Quality Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Setnix, a Setna iO company, is an FAA-, EASA-, and UK CAA-certified repair station delivering high-quality maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions for the aviation and aerospace industry. Based in Tempe, Arizona, Setnix specializes in APU and main engine teardown, inspection, testing, repair, overhaul, and certification of aircraft and engine components.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Quality and Inspection functions. This position is responsible for supervising Quality personnel and ensuring inspection, testing, repair, overhaul, and related activities are performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, company procedures, customer requirements, and approved technical data.

The ideal candidate has strong aviation or aerospace quality experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to lead inspectors while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, safety, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of Quality personnel and provide guidance and support to the team.
• Ensure inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities comply with FAA, customer, and company requirements.
• Ensure inspectors and production personnel follow approved procedures, manuals, work instructions, and technical data.
• Review inspection and maintenance documentation for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor the proper use of manufacturer manuals, specifications, drawings, customer documentation, and other approved technical data.
• Assist with maintaining the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and quality procedures.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and assist with addressing audit findings.
• Identify quality concerns, nonconformances, and process deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with the appropriate departments.
• Assist with root-cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability are maintained for aircraft and engine components, materials, inspections, repairs, and overhaul activities.
• Monitor calibration status and proper use of inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to employees regarding inspection procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor employee performance and ensure assigned Quality responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with ensuring aircraft and engine components meet applicable airworthiness, regulatory, customer, and company requirements prior to approval or release.
• Maintain quality records in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Escalate significant quality or compliance concerns to leadership as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous Quality, Inspection, or supervisory experience within aviation, aerospace, MRO, aircraft maintenance, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of aviation quality and inspection requirements.
• Experience working within an FAA-certified repair station is required.
• Familiarity with FAA requirements is required.
• Experience with aircraft engines, APUs, engine components, or component repair and overhaul preferred.
• Knowledge of technical documentation, inspection processes, quality systems, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees and coordinate priorities in a fast-paced repair station environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A collaborative, people-first culture where your voice and expertise truly matter.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k).
• Access to a strong industry network, best-in-class tools, and ongoing professional development.
• Onsite gym.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and may be subject to change at any time, with or without notice.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and believe that it strengthens our organization and drives innovation.