Aerostructure-Mechanical Inspection Supervisor

SQA Services, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace quality inspection firm in Kansas is seeking an experienced Aerostructure-Mechanical Inspection Supervisor. This position involves supervising a team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing technical leadership. Ideal candidates must possess aero structure commodity experience and strong mechanical inspection skills. This role also requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to interpret blueprints accurately. Competitive pay starts at $35.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience with aero structures and sheet metal is required.
• Ability to pass a background check is necessary.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and technical leadership to on-site inspectors.
• Liaise between Boeing and SQA inspection team.
• Maintain quality metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Coach and train inspection personnel.
• Supervise daily inspection activities to ensure quality.

Skills

aero structure commodity experience

blueprint interpretation (GD&T)

communication skills

nonconformance investigation

mechanical parts inspection

product verification

Job description

Aerostructure-Mechanical Inspection Supervisor

This role is part of a global inspection team assuring the quality of components and assemblies sourced by a leading aerospace company. You will be deployed through SQA’s operations center based on client need and each supplier’s production schedule.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, oversight and technical leadership to the inspectors on-site.
• Liaison between Boeing and SQA inspection team.
• Provide direction to inspectors to ensure quality requirements and performance goals are achieved.
• Coach, mentor and train inspection personnel to enhance their skill sets.
• Ensure aircraft structures comply with applicable drawings/specifications.
• Set a good leadership example for staff to follow, and streamline inspection methods and processes.
• Observes and verifies the accuracy and adequacy of the inspection activities and records.
• Maintains quality metrics and reports, as required, and implements appropriate preventive/corrective action to improve quality.
• Supervises the day to day activities of the quality inspection team on the inspection of materials, processes, parts, assemblies, finished parts to assure quality products.
• Provides quality expertise and training for all inspection positions in order to maintain a smooth flowing operation.
• Routinely inspects products as needed for all product lines.
• Participate in the daily Daher Supervisor meetings ensuring Quality items/issues for the scope of the work are discussed.

Qualifications

• Must have aero structure commodity experience.
• Must know Wing Center Section, Bulk Head Wheel Wells, Section 48, and Horizontal Stabilizers.
• Experience with aero structures / sheet metal is a must.
• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints (GD&T) and all applicable drawings.
• Experience with nonconformance investigation.
• Experience inspecting mechanical parts.
• Experience with product verification to drawing requirements.
• Strong communication and technology skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Training on 1st shift then may be moved to another shift.

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