Supervisor, Quality Inspection- Defense-Onsite Position

Supervisor, Quality Inspection
- Defense Electronics-Onsite

We have a rewarding opportunity to for a Hands-on shop floor working Quality Supervisor to join our quality team in Santa Clarita, CA
.

As our Quality Supervisor, you will be responsible for t
he day-to-day general leadership and guidance of the inspection team and heavily involved in performing inspections of a variety of material and assemblies at receiving, in-process, and final inspection to ensure compliance with internal, customer and AS9100 aerospace regulatory requirements. This role combines hands-on inspection with
supervisory experience with a strong focus on driving quality improvements through collaboration and root cause thinking.

This position will also assist with general Quality Systems functions such as product certification, document control, internal auditing, specification review, and others on an as-needed basis.

Location:
Santa Clarita, CA

Salary Range: $ 65,700.00 - $ 87,600.00 per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise, lead and coordinate quality assurance activities across receiving, in-process, and final inspection stages
• Provide guidance and training to quality inspectors and production staff on quality standards and procedures
• Mentor team members, collaborate cross-functionally, and serve as a key partner to the Production and planning teams in implementing best practices and resolving quality challenges
• Act as a subject matter expert for quality systems and compliance requirements
• Create and/or maintain Quality Management System (QMS)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines
• Must be accurate and have excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with employees, other department managers and senior management.
• Strong decision-making skills and results
  -driven in order to work under deadlines.
• High degree of Product Integrity and Ethical standards

• Interprets purchase orders, work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to ensure accurate inspection
• Oversee inspections of materials, components, and finished products using standard measuring equipment.
• Uses calibrated measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, microscopes, calipers, height gauges) to verify part conformity to specifications
• Complete inspection reports and MES/SAP transactions
• Ensure inspection devices are properly calibrated and maintained
• Validate compliance to inspection protocols and quality procedures

• Identify discrepancies and generate nonconformances
• Initiate, track, and close Corrective Action Requests (CARs) while driving root cause analysis and preventive measures
• Manage nonconforming material processes, including MRB activities and timely resolution of issues

• Supports internal/external audits to assess compliance with AS9100, company processes and other applicable standards.

• Prepared inspection summaries, quality metrics, and trend analyses for management review Utilizing ERP systems to extract data and generate quality performance reports
• Recommend process improvements based on data-driven insights

• Champion process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve operational efficiency
• Collaborated with engineering and production teams to implement continuous improvement

• Associate degree or…