Aerospace QA Supervisor: Onsite Inspections & Leadership

Actalent; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) w/match

Roth 401(k) w/match

FSA

Dependent FSA

HSA w/company contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Referral program

Wellness reimbursement

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Long term disability

State leave benefits

EAP

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA on the production floor in Spokane Valley, WA. You will oversee QA Inspectors, Leads, and Technicians while collaborating with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve quality issues, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with drawings and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on inspection, calibration, nonconformance management, and preparation for audits, with a focus on maintaining robust QMS and supporting

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Experience with AS9102 requirements and first article inspection documentation.
• Familiarity with NADCAP and special process requirements.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Epicor.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) software.
• ASQ certification or similar professional quality certification.
• Experience with CMM programming.
• Experience with Keyence or MicroVu inspection systems.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily activities of QA Inspectors, the Quality Assurance Lead, and Quality Technicians on the production floor.
• Schedule and allocate inspection resources based on production priorities, customer commitments, and capacity constraints.
• Oversee receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for nonconforming materials and quality concerns on the shop floor.
• Support and participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and customer quality issue resolution.
• Ensure all inspection equipment, including CMMs, optical measurement systems, and precision inspection tools, is properly calibrated, maintained, and used correctly.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues while maintaining independent and objective quality standards.
• Track, analyze, and report quality metrics such as inspection backlog, first-pass yield, nonconformances, rework, and turnaround times.
• Support AS9100, NADCAP, customer, and internal audits by providing documentation, data, and process explanations as needed.
• Provide hands‑on support for complex inspections and critical production priorities when required.
• Supervise and develop QA personnel through onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and cross‑training initiatives.
• Escalate significant quality, compliance, capacity, and operational risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Support and help maintain calibration programs, nonconformance management processes, and other key elements of the quality management system.

Skills

QA experience

Leadership experience

GD&T interpretation

CMMs & inspection tools

AS9100/ISO9001

Nonconformance handling

Root cause analysis

Training & mentoring

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing

ASQ certification

Tools

CMMs

Optical measurement systems

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Epicor ERP

QMS software

CMM programming

Keyence

MicroVu

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA on the production floor in Spokane Valley, WA. You will oversee QA Inspectors, Leads, and Technicians while collaborating with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve quality issues, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with drawings and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on inspection, calibration, nonconformance management, and preparation for audits, with a focus on maintaining robust QMS and supporting