Quality Control Supervisor, Aerospace

PPG; Avon (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor in Avon, MA. You will oversee Quality Control personnel, ensure products meet internal, customer, and regulatory standards, and drive corrective actions.

The role is onsite at the Avon, MA plant, reporting to the Quality Manager. Requires 3+ years in quality engineering and 3+ years of people management, with aerospace/automotive experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality assurance, business administration, production/operations management or related technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of quality engineering-related experience within a manufacturing environment required, preferably aerospace/automotive.
• 3+ years of formal people management experience required.
• Experience training new and existing employees.
• Preferred experience: Aerospace/Automotive industries; APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Controls Plans; Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma; Root Cause Corrective Action; Material Review Board; AS9100 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises a team of Quality Control Technicians.
• Supports QA with root cause analysis of failed parts; documents results and records.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 & AS9100 QMS.
• Lead process improvement suggestions and corrective actions.
• Manage training and qualification of inspectors.

Skills

Quality engineering

People management

Root cause analysis

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS9100

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Quality Control Supervisor to join our team in Avon, MA! As a Quality Control Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing Quality Control personnel and ensuring that all products and processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory standards. You will proactively identify quality, product, process, and production issues for improvement and corrective/preventative actions to ensure zero impact on the customer.

This is an onsite role in our Avon, MA plant reporting to the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervises a team of Quality Control Technicians.
• Supports Quality Assurance with root cause analysis of failed parts, including documenting results and compiling records. Assist in quality investigations as needed.
• Support companywide compliance to ISO 9001 & AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Facilitate team member process improvement suggestions using problem solving methods.
• Subject Matter Expert on End Item Acceptance - Delegated Source process for customers. Manage all aspects within the team for training and qualifying inspectors.
• Coordinate any activities as needed by the QC team in support of Non-Conformance Reporting and Material Review Board.
• Support process validations efforts and procedures around General Manufacturing Processes and AS9100 requirements. Support First Article Inspections on PPG products in accordance with AS9102.
• Support creation and implementation of methods to inspect, test and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products and production equipment. Support and develop corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
• Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are achieved and maintained.
• Regular interaction with Engineering, Production, Lean, and Supply Chain groups to resolve and prevent product issues and quality escapes.
• Generate quality control metrics and reports as needed to support team and business performance.
• Participate in New Product & Process Introduction projects.
• Participate in analysis of rejected or returned products for conformance to specifications and associated corrective actions when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality assurance, business administration, production/operations management or related technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of quality engineering-related experience within a manufacturing environment required, preferably within an aerospace / automotive company.
• 3+ years of formal people management experience required.
• Experience training new and existing employees.
• Preferred experience and skills: Quality role in Aerospace / Automotive Manufacturing industries; APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Controls Plans; Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma; Root Cause Corrective Action; Material Review Board; Document Control; Familiarity working within an AS9100 compliant QMS; Thorough understanding of AS9102.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $88,000 to $93,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 7% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

About Us

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We act with purpose and speed

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We are excellent operators

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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