Machine Shop Inspection Supervisor

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn‑key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in:
Austin, TX;
Columbia, MD;
Ventura, CA;
West Chester, OH;
Salisbury, MD;
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

The primary function of this role is to manage the team of inspectors in the machine shop to ensure that machined parts adhere to aerospace standards.

• Maintain the machine shop inspection process and ensure adherence to AS9100.
• Provide leadership guidance to the inspection team, including supervision, training, evaluations, maintaining schedules, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for all team members in the machine shop inspection area.
• Maintain a FOD‑free area by developing and ensuring a robust 5S program.
• Oversee daily inspection requirements and ensure that the team is processing per the plan/schedule.
• Create and maintain a skills matrix to ensure a cross‑functional team.
• Recommend and secure additional technical training for the team.
• Train team on inspection methods, the use of tools, creating fixtures, and developing new/ improved inspection techniques.
• Develop and maintain inspection process documentation, work instructions, procedures, inspection plans, etc. that define the general process and the specific inspection method of specific parts.
• Maintain inspection records.
• Create and maintain a FAI and first‑piece verification process for the machine shop that meets customer and AS9100 requirements.
• Use and maintain precision instruments and tools, including programming of the CMM.
• Communicate with team and engineering on GD&T and recommend improvements to design processes.
• Identify, report, communicate, and disposition nonconforming material.
• Facilitate and chair the machine shop MRB meetings and ensure closure of NCM dispositions.
• Carry out root‑cause analysis of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership with cross‑functional teams as it relates to complex inspections and use of precision instruments.
• Participate in design reviews related to machine parts.
• Conduct performance reviews of team.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices.
• Work cooperatively with machine shop and production on improvements and quality initiatives.
• This is a working supervisor role, including performing inspections and measurements to ensure products meet quality standards, using various equipment and techniques, and identifying and analyzing defects in products and processes, recommending corrective action and solutions.

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident – Green Card Holder.
• Aviation, Space, or Defense industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Five years’ technical experience in quality inspection within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance).
• Proficiency with CMM use and programming (PCDMIS software) and other precision inspection tools.

• Must be able to lead a diverse team with technical expertise.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with Machinist and Engineering on technical/quality issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to diplomatically work with other departments and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Quality System standards; AS9100, ISO
  9001, etc.
• SPC and Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

• Stand, walk, and sit throughout the day.
• Ability to lift XX pounds on occasion.
• Any travel requirements.

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and low…