Quality Supervisor

Location: Warren

ABOUT CIRCORJoin a Team That Powers the Mission-Critical.

At CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, we don’t just build pumps and valves—we engineer the heartbeat of the world’s most advanced naval fleets.  From our historic Warren, MA facility—home to the legacies of Warren Pumps and Portland Valve - we design and manufacture high-performance fluid control systems that protect those who protect us.

We are building precision technology that operates in the harshest environments on earth—on submarines deep below the surface, on ships safeguarding freedom at sea, and in missions where failure is not an option.  By joining the CIRCOR team, you will be contributing to safeguarding people, vessels, and missions around the world.  We’re a global team of over 3,100 people across 100+ countries, united by a single purpose: to keep the world safe, moving, and resilient.  

As our mission expands, so does our need for exceptional talent and we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.

At CIRCOR, your expertise fuels something bigger.  Every idea you share and every detail you craft contributes to the safety and success of those who serve.  We offer more than a job – we offer a career driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and supported by a team that stands behind you.

Because here, you don’t just make products. You make a difference.

QUALITY SUPERVISOR Position Summary Lead the Quality program for business unit at the Warren site. This position will be charged with supporting the Operations and Supply all side of the business as well as using the tools of the CIRCOR Operating System to drive systemic process improvements into our organization. The role will partner with multiple stakeholders in the Warren business from operations to outside customers each day.

Most importantly, this associate will play a critical role in advocating for our Customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage team of union inspectors for both pumps and valves

Establish and maintain methods for inspection prioritization and throughput in collaboration with production

Provide updates during daily production meetings

Review and audit Novacura job tracking

Maintain inspector timecards

Manage reporting of performance including Gemba board support, bowler charts, RAILs, etc.

Assist Operations to reduce the number of customers reported quality issues

Lead 5S activities in inspection areas

Reduce and manage inspection backlogs of different inspection types (incoming, in-process, PT, final, etc.)Balance resources depending on workload and schedule cross training and certification activities

Manage hold point/source inspection schedulingCANDIDATE PROFILE Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesA clear understanding of Defense contracts and specifications is a plus. able to work closely with shipyards and DCMA inspectorsA clear understanding of FAR clauses and contract requirements is a plus to flow down to maintain all requirements are followed through production and inspection plan

Experience with military inspections related to contracts, NDT processes, ISO, and other government technical documents to ensure compliance is a plus

Must have leadership ability, capacity for strategic thinking, ability to foster innovation, time management skills, and unquestionable integrity

Demonstrated ability for managing conflict and change

Metrology experience using scanning tools, CMMs etc.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE as a quality supervisor in a manufacturing / industrial setting, with a minimum of 3 years leading a team Experience in ISO Audit & certification, and MIL-I-45208

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience

OtherU.S. CitizenCOMPANY BACKGROUNDCIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical…