Supervisor, Quality Inspection- Defense-Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Santa Clarita, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

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 the 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.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification preferred; high school diploma required
In lieu of degree, a Minimum of 5 years in quality assurance or inspection, with at least 4 years in leadership or supervisory role with direct reports performing employee performance reviews, coaching, time approvals, onboarding and training
Strong knowledge of technical drawings, specifications, and standard measuring tools.
Experience managing MRB processes and corrective actions
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

IPC-A-610 certification
Internal Auditor Certification (AS9100) preferred
Proficient with Agile, SAP S4 Hana and MES systems considered an advantage
Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or equivalent preferred
Experience in quality, quality processes, and maintaining documentation systems, specifically in the aerospace & defense industry, is preferred
Knowledge and understanding of government, military, defense quality standards
Experience in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

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
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