Sr. Supervisor - Quality Inspection
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering
Job Overview
The Sr. Supervisor – Quality Inspection (M3) will support the second shift (3:00PM–1:30AM) at our Burnsville, MN facility. The role is onsite and leads a multidisciplinary Quality Inspection organization across Receiving/BMRB/3PL operations, in‑process and final inspection, CMM programming and metrology, NDT LevelII operations (with on‑site NDT LevelIII method authority), and delegated source quality representative activities. The supervisor will set direction, ensure adherence to aerospace and regulatory requirements, drive throughput and inspection rigor, and foster a high‑performing, compliant, audit‑ready culture.
This position requires extensive leadership experience in quality inspection environments and will coordinate cross‑site operations, maintain product quality, regulatory compliance, and on‑time delivery.
Location:
Burnsville, MNShift: 3:00PM–1:30
AMSalary: $86,800 – $165,200
The role is a U.S.‑based position.
Lead a large hourly workforce and front‑line leaders by setting clear goals, priorities, and standards of performance and conduct. Build staffing plans, schedules, and cross‑site coverage (main facility and off‑site 3PL); manage overtime and AOG responsiveness. Own performance management, including coaching, development plans, feedback cycles, annual reviews, recognition, and corrective actions. Cultivate a culture of safety, compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement;
model disciplined documentation and fair acceptance decisions. Lead daily tier meetings and visual management; communicate risks, bottlenecks, and recovery plans. Ensure consistent interpretation and application of inspection criteria across mechanical, electrical, composite, and special process commodities. Oversee Receiving/BMRB/3PL inspection operations, QN/MRB routing, supplier discrepancy resolution, and PO/specification flow‑down. Provide technical escalation for complex or borderline conditions, GD&T (ASMEY
14.5) questions, and configuration management issues. Direct CMM lab operations, including program standards, alignment strategies, probe and fixture control, ISO
10360 verification, correlation, and PC‑DMIS governance. Ensure LevelII NDT staffing, scheduling, and execution quality meet production requirements. Partner with the NDT LevelIII to maintain NAS
410 compliance, including training, OJT hours, examinations, recertification, and system performance checks across FPI, film X‑ray, digital X‑ray (DDA/CR), and CT. Verify NDT execution quality, documentation accuracy (including DICONDE digital image management and film archiving), and turnaround times. Ensure EHS radiation and chemical safety training, PPE availability, and area readiness for NDT personnel; escalating systemic issues to the NDT LevelIII and quality leadership.
Serve as the operational point of contact for NDT issues impacting production flow while supporting, but not replacing, NDT LevelIII technical authority. Oversee DSQR/Source Inspection activities, including Acceptance Authority Media (AAM) control, customer portal workflows, FAIR validation, shipment release, and documentation packages. Ensure calibrated equipment and metrology systems remain in tolerance and traceable; enforce gage status control and calibration recall adherence.
Maintain compliance with AS9100/AS9102, internal QMS procedures, and customer specifications while ensuring audit readiness. Own or support controlled documents, including inspection procedures, work instructions, forms, and NAS
410 written practices in partnership with the NDT LevelIII. Ensure record retention, data integrity, and traceability for quality records, including SAP transactions, FAIRs, CoCs, special process certifications, traveler/build records, and DICONDE images. Govern Acceptance Authority Media (stamps, signatures, and digital approvals), including security, usage, impartiality, and log control. Support FAA
8130‑3 issuance processes, where authorized, and compliance with FAA Part
21 and
8130.21 electronic documentation requirements. Ensure compliance with Export Control (ITAR/EAR) requirements and safeguard controlled technical data. Serve as the…
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