Aerospace Shot Peening Quality Lead & Process Authority

Valence Surface Technologies; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Paramount, CA is seeking a technical leader for shot peening operations to ensure NADCAP and AS9100 conformity, develop and maintain SOPs, and supervise audits and process qualifications. The role emphasizes leadership and cross-functional collaboration with aerospace customers and OEMs.

The ideal candidate brings extensive shot peening expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and proven experience with aerospace industry standards.

Qualifications

• Related technical field or equivalent aerospace industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years aerospace shot peening experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Hands-on experience with automated, manual, tumble peening, and shot peen forming processes.
• Demonstrated NADCAP and AS9100 experience.
• Strong understanding of shot peening theory, Almen intensity, coverage verification, media control, and process validation.
• Experience with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Bombardier requirements preferred.
• Project management and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site technical authority for all shot peening processes and related quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, customer specifications, and aerospace industry requirements.
• Lead NADCAP, customer, and internal audit preparation and execution.
• Develop, review, and maintain technique sheets, work instructions, operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Provide technical oversight for Automated, Manual, Tumble Peening, and Shot Peen Forming operations.
• Manage calibration systems for equipment, Almen gauges, and quality measurement devices.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment performance monitoring.
• Administer document control and quality records in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
• Develop and maintain operator training, qualification, and certification programs.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and troubleshooting activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with aerospace customers, OEMs, and industry partners.
• Serve as the primary customer and OEM technical liaison.
• Support new process qualifications and customer approvals.
• Develop process metrics and monitor operational performance.
• Travel as required for training, audits, customer meetings, and support of other company locations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Aerospace peening

Leadership

Project management

Customer relations

Communication

Tools

CATIA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies in Paramount, CA is seeking a technical leader for shot peening operations to ensure NADCAP and AS9100 conformity, develop and maintain SOPs, and supervise audits and process qualifications. The role emphasizes leadership and cross-functional collaboration with aerospace customers and OEMs.

The ideal candidate brings extensive shot peening expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and proven experience with aerospace industry standards.