Quality Inspection Supervisor
GKN AEROSPACE, Garden Grove, CA, United States
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
Job Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation Data
Pay Range: $85,898.00 - $107,372.00
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: $85,898.00 - $107,372.00