Quality Supervisor

Responsibilities for this Position

Quality Supervisor

:

US-AL-Cullman

Required Clearance:
No clearance

Posted Date: 7/10/2026

Category:
Manufacturing

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hiring Company:
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations. J-, 002, IPC 610, MIL-STD-883, or NASA std's certification may be required within 30 days of hire.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, youll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Quality Supervisor for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO) located in Cullman, AL, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for leading and directing a team of non-exempt inspection personnel in the performance of quality control and verification activities across all phases of production. This position ensures that all hardware, assemblies, and processes conform to applicable engineering drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.

The Quality Supervisor serves as a critical link between the Quality organization and production operations, providing hands-on leadership, technical guidance, and continuous improvement support in a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. At General Dynamics Mission Systems we manufacture Beryllium products for use in the most demanding applications, across the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. Our products are used in high performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for the battlefield environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include the following:

* Oversee all incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure product conformance to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements

* Ensure inspection personnel are properly trained and qualified to use precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

* Verify proper interpretation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards

* Authorize and review inspection documentation, First Article Inspection (FAI) records, and traveler packages

* Manage the identification, documentation, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming material through the Material Review Board (MRB) process

* Lead or support root cause and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)

* Track and report quality metrics including defect rates, scrap, rework, and first-pass yield; drive actions to improve performance trends

* Ensure compliance with the companys Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 and applicable customer and government requirements

* Support internal and external audits, including customer and government source inspection activities

* Maintain and update work instructions, inspection procedures, and quality records in compliance with document control requirements

* Identify and implement process improvements to reduce inspection cycle time, eliminate waste, and improve product quality

* Participate in or lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, kaizen events, and cross-functional quality improvement teams

* Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and support on-time delivery

* Directly supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate a team of non-exempt Quality inspectors across on or more shifts

* Manage daily work assignments, scheduling, and staffing allocations to meet production inspection demands

* Conduct performance evaluations, provide timely feedback, and support employee development and training plans

* Address employee relations matters including attendance, conduct, and performance in accordance with company policy and HR guidelines

* Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and quality excellence

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

* Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100…