Quality Leader, 2nd Shift - Aerospace & Defense

Karman Space and Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司con

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Quality Supervisor for 2nd shift in Huntington Beach, CA. You will lead quality assurance in a manufacturing environment, guiding inspectors, overseeing testing, and ensuring compliant quality systems.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, drive improvements, and maintain product integrity for defense programs. This position emphasizes leadership, safety, and effective inspection planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in quality administration, aerospace, or defense.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and develops Quality Inspectors to ensure consistent execution of quality requirements.
• Interviews, selects, onboards, and trains inspection personnel in alignment with business and quality standards.
• Oversees finished product and raw material testing procedures at manufacturing and transload locations.
• Develops, implements, and reviews quality programs and procedures.Collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and support teams to resolve daily product, specification, and rework questions.
• Ensures inspection and testing areas maintain safe working practices aligned with established safety procedures.
• Records product and process audits and supports Quality System Basic (QSB) implementation.
• Coordinates product failure analysis, corrective actions, and customer reporting.
• Ensures inspection plans adequately support testing and operational needs.
• Establishes and communicates daily, weekly, and monthly priorities for the inspection team.
• Organizes workflow, assigns responsibilities, and schedules resources to support inspection and testing.
• Monitors employee performance, provides feedback, and maintains accurate training records.
• Prepares and submits quality performance, inspection activity, and departmental progress reports.
• Identifies efficiency issues and recommends improvements.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Quality leadership

Inspection supervision

Quality assurance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Quality Supervisor for 2nd shift in Huntington Beach, CA. You will lead quality assurance in a manufacturing environment, guiding inspectors, overseeing testing, and ensuring compliant quality systems.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, drive improvements, and maintain product integrity for defense programs. This position emphasizes leadership, safety, and effective inspection planning.