Aerospace Quality Lab Supervisor - Lead CI & Certification

Axiom Materials, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Materials, Inc. in California seeks a Quality Laboratory Manager to lead the Quality Laboratory operations, ensuring equipment maintenance and calibration, and supporting AS9100/ISO9001 and NADCAP certification efforts.

You will assign testing, manage internal requests, and supervise lab staff while enforcing safety and Lab Rules. You will coordinate with the Quality Manager to drive continuous improvement and ensure deadlines for internal and external customers are met, including

Qualifications

• Lead and own Quality Laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Support AS9100/ISO9001 and NADCAP certification efforts for the facility.
• Assign physical, mechanical and analytical testing to lab technicians to meet deadlines.
• Manage Internal Testing Requests (ITRs) within required timelines.
• Supervise Quality Laboratory staff, manage lab resources and time discipline.
• Maintain strong relationships with lab technicians and enforce Lab Rules.
• Oversee hazardous waste handling in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of the Quality Laboratory and coordinate with Quality Manager.
• Ensure equipment and resource needs are communicated and fulfilled.
• Maintain compliance with standards and accreditation requirements.
• Allocate tasks and monitor performance to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor lab personnel, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

Technical specification & test methods

Aerospace/ASTM experience

AS9100/ISO9001/NADCAP experience

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Supervisory experience

Safety and hazard handling

Resource planning

Education

4 Year Degree (Science or Engineering)

Job description

Axiom Materials, Inc. in California seeks a Quality Laboratory Manager to lead the Quality Laboratory operations, ensuring equipment maintenance and calibration, and supporting AS9100/ISO9001 and NADCAP certification efforts.

You will assign testing, manage internal requests, and supervise lab staff while enforcing safety and Lab Rules. You will coordinate with the Quality Manager to drive continuous improvement and ensure deadlines for internal and external customers are met, including