Quality Inspection Supervisor - Frederick, MD

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG in Columbia, MD seeks a supervisor to oversee daily inspection activities, coach inspectors, and ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 and aerospace safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, traceability discipline, and the ability to drive corrective actions across the production line. You will manage inspection records, analyze metrics, produce weekly reports, and collaborate with production and engineering to align quality objectives and improve

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the inspection team.
• Lead and coach inspectors: train and mentor, monitor performance, and develop capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 and other aerospace quality standards and legal/safety requirements.
• Manage inspection records and metrics: document deviations, corrective actions and maintain accurate traceability.
• Handle nonconforming material promptly and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions with Quality Engineering.
• Produce weekly inspection reports highlighting findings, trends, and improvement opportunities to support decision-making.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including production and engineering, to ensure alignment on quality standards and objectives
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality performance.

Job description

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the inspection team.
• Lead and coach inspectors: train and mentor, monitor performance, and develop capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 and other aerospace quality standards and legal/safety requirements.
• Manage inspection records and metrics: document deviations, corrective actions and maintain accurate traceability.
• Handle nonconforming material promptly and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions with Quality Engineering.
• Produce weekly inspection reports highlighting findings, trends, and improvement opportunities to support decision-making.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including production and engineering, to ensure alignment on quality standards and objectives
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality performance.