Quality Control Supervisor

Barnes; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in East Granby, Connecticut, is looking for a Quality Control Supervisor. The role involves supervising inspection and calibration activities, managing staff performance, and collaborating with engineering to improve quality metrics. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in aerospace quality systems and excellent communication skills. This position emphasizes adhering to quality standards and driving continuous improvement through established practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an aerospace quality role, including supervisory or lead position.
• Excellent communication and proven positive employee relations skills.
• Ability to read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, GD&T, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates workers engaged in inspection and calibration activities.
• Manages performance, interviews, and selects prospective employees.
• Collaborates with engineering and production to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.

Skills

Team player

Motivation and inspiration

Knowledge of Quality Control

Diplomatic communication

Education

BA or BS in a technical field

Tools

Quality inspection equipment

Job description

Quality Control Supervisor

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates workers engaged in inspection, met lab, and calibration activities.
• Manages performance, interviews, and selects prospective employees while maintaining time and production records.
• Is responsible for consumable spending, delivery metrics, risk assessment, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) for assigned areas.
• Collaborates with engineering and production to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Meets or exceeds production and quality requirements for the business.
• Drives continuous improvement through Barnes Enterprise System (BES) principles and practices.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment, ensuring equipment is operated and maintained per TPM specifications.
• Anticipates and troubleshoots problems with orders and/or equipment, collaborating with other supervisors and cross‑functional team members for resolution.
• Ensures established policies, rules, and procedures are followed and enforces safety regulations.
• Establishes, communicates and monitors daily, weekly, and monthly objectives for employees.
• Oversees and promotes safe use of equipment and overall safety culture.
• Coordinates production efforts with supervision and other shifts or business units to ensure a smooth transition.
• Assists Quality and Process Engineering on activities such as FAIs, concessions, NPI, PPAP, GR&R, and PFEMA.
• Anticipates and resolves problems based on what is best for the customer and the division.
• Acts with integrity and the highest ethical behavior, demonstrating Barnes’ values and balancing consistency with flexibility and willingness to adapt to new ideas.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in an aerospace quality role, including supervisory or lead position.
• Team player with the ability to motivate or inspire the team to drive and achieve key operating initiatives.
• Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance systems, processes, and techniques.
• Familiarity with quality inspection equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, GD&T, procedures, and standards and apply them.
• Excellent communication and proven positive employee relations skills.

Education Requirements:

• BA or BS in a technical field preferred; or equivalent work experience.

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