Aerospace Quality Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Quality Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Huntington Beach, CA. You will lead quality assurance operations in a manufacturing environment, guiding inspection personnel, overseeing product testing, and ensuring compliance with quality systems.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma, 3+ years in quality administration within aerospace/defense, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a Monday–Friday 4 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in quality administration, aerospace, or defense.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and develops Quality Inspectors to ensure consistent execution of quality requirements.
• Interviews, selects, onboards, and trains inspection personnel in alignment with business and quality standards.
• Oversees finished product and raw material testing procedures at manufacturing and transload locations.
• Develops, implements, and reviews quality programs and procedures.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and support teams to resolve daily product, specification, and rework questions.
• Ensures inspection and testing areas maintain safe working practices aligned with established safety procedures.
• Records product and process audits and supports Quality System Basic (QSB) implementation.
• Coordinates product failure analysis, corrective actions, and customer reporting.
• Ensures inspection plans adequately support testing and operational needs.
• Establishes and communicates daily, weekly, and monthly priorities for the inspection team.
• Organizes workflow, assigns responsibilities, and schedules resources to support inspection and testing.
• Monitors employee performance, provides feedback, and maintains accurate training records.
• Prepares and submits quality performance, inspection activity, and departmental progress reports.
• Identifies efficiency issues and recommends improvements.

Skills

Quality leadership

English proficiency

Communication

Team mentorship

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Quality Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Huntington Beach, CA. You will lead quality assurance operations in a manufacturing environment, guiding inspection personnel, overseeing product testing, and ensuring compliance with quality systems.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma, 3+ years in quality administration within aerospace/defense, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a Monday–Friday 4 p.m.