Quality Inspection Supervisor - Frederick, MD

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd.; Frederick, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd. is seeking a supervisor to oversee the inspection team and drive quality across aerospace manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on leading inspectors, ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100, maintaining traceability, and coordinating with production and engineering to meet quality objectives. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising inspection teams
• Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 aerospace quality standards
• Experience with nonconforming materials and corrective actions
• Strong record-keeping and traceability skills
• Ability to mentor inspectors and drive improvements

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily inspection team activities.
• Lead and coach inspectors, train and mentor, monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 and aerospace standards.
• Manage inspection records, deviations, corrective actions, and traceability.
• Handle nonconforming material and support root-cause analysis with Quality Engineering.
• Produce weekly inspection reports highlighting findings, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with production and engineering to align on quality standards and objectives.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality.

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.