Quality Inspection Supervisor
Garden Grove, CA - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Inspection Supervisor to lead our quality inspection team within adynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of aerospace quality standards demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and apply a hands-on leadership approach to ensure product compliance with safety reliability and customer expectations.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise daily inspection activities to ensure timely and accurate quality checks.
- Maintain compliance with AS9100 ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.
- Review inspection documentation for accuracy and traceability.
- Develop and maintain inspection plans and procedures including FAIs and in-process inspections.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Train mentor and evaluate inspection personnel.
- Facilitate internal and external audits addressing findings and supporting improvement initiatives.
- Monitor inspection metrics and KPIs report findings to senior management.
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to minimize rework and scrap.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of aerospace manufacturing quality inspection experience including 2 years in a supervisory role.
- U.S. Person status per ITAR regulations
- Proficient in GD&T precision measurement tools and visual inspection standards
- Experience with ERP systems SPC tools and digital inspection platforms
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical data.
- Experience working with DCMA and FAA inspectors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical degree or certifications in aerospace quality
- FAA Repair Station (Part 145) inspection experience
- Internal audit and statistical analysis experience
Compensation Data
Pay Range: $85898.00 - $107372.00
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe