Quality Assurance Supervisor

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Ownership of certification planning and assuring compliance with quality policies and procedures. Partners with cross functional leaders to audit internal processes and coordinate with certification clerks and ID inspectors to maintain quality standards. Plans activities concerned with application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.

Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• Supports with development and revision of quality systems procedures. Initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Manages the internal auditing procedures and conducts audits.
• Works with internal stakeholders to resolve problems, specifically for document control, ID / Inspection, and shipping.
• Supports with designs and development of forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Supports with evaluation of precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Provides guidance and technical support to quality analysts and inspectors engaged in marking / labeling products and those who perform quality systems reviews, audits and product certification.
• Participate in the development of planning and AS9102 / FAI department documents to assure a quality plan is in place to produce conforming product in the most efficient manner. Participates in the evaluation and verification of product design characteristics for reporting to the customer.
• Trains employees in quality issues, supports providing feedback of performance for employees during audits for reporting to management, addresses quality complaints, and resolves quality related problems as assigned by management.
• Provides management with suggestions and recommendations for quality improvement.
• Proactively leads and provides updates for the department in the daily ship call. Builds schedule to support operational targets while maintaining quality assurance.

Manages 5 to 10 Quality Analyst(s), and / or Quality Technician(s). Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these individuals. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred; five years' experience in the aviation, space and / or defense industry for quality planning, product certification, first article evaluation. Training in the forging industry is desired; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience as a quality specialist in certifications desired.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.