Head Of Quality Control & Quality Assurance

Quality Supervisor

Direct-Hire Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to lead inspection and CMM activities within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment supporting complex structural and machined components.

The primary requirement for this position is strong quality leadership/supervisory experience. however, they must have a solid manufacturing quality background, understand dimensional inspection, and be willing and able to develop their knowledge of CMM equipment and processes.

3+ years of supervisory, leadership, or team-lead experience within quality, inspection, manufacturing, machining, aerospace, or a related precision manufacturing environment.

Strong hands-on background in Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), dimensional inspection, or manufacturing quality.

Experience with precision measurement equipment and metrology/inspection processes.

Working knowledge of CMM inspection or demonstrated ability and willingness to learn CMM equipment, software, and programming.

Experience with AS9100, AS9102, First Article Inspection (FAI), RCCA, nonconformance, and corrective-action processes strongly preferred.

Experience inspecting complex machined components, precision parts, assemblies, tooling, or structural components is highly desirable.

CATIA V5 and CMM programming/operation experience is a plus, but advanced CMM programming experience is not required.

Perform Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to Quality Inspectors, CMM Operators, and CMM Programmers, including workload, priorities, productivity, and quality performance.

Coordinate daily inspection and CMM activities to support production schedules and customer requirements.

Participate in Gemba walks and communicate inspection status, CMM workload, programming needs, constraints, and priorities.

Lead and support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) and continuous-improvement efforts involving inspection, quality, and production issues.

Review engineering drawings, manufacturing plans, CAD/digital models, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerance requirements for precision aerospace components and assemblies.

Support the inspection and acceptance of complex 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC-machined components and aerospace structures.

Interpret dimensional inspection results and partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve nonconformances and process issues.

Support CMM operation and programming, including CATIA V5-based environments, and develop additional CMM expertise as needed.

Prepare and maintain AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and other required quality documentation.

Perform dimensional and mechanical inspections using CMMs and precision measurement/metrology equipment, including micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, calipers, and related inspection tools.

Maintain inspection records, CMM programs, quality documentation, and configuration-controlled data.

Support internal, customer, ISO/AS9100, and quality-system audits. Work cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, CNC/Machining, and Production teams to improve quality, throughput, and inspection processes.