Quality Supervisor

The-Gill-Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Quality Supervisor to support the Quality Manager in implementing and maintaining quality initiatives. You will oversee in-process and final inspections, audits, and QMS documentation in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will drive root cause analyses, risk management, and continuous improvement through Six-Sigma/Kaizen methodologies while supervising quality staff and ensuring compliance with ITAR/EAR as applicable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in Quality Control.
• Technical or Associate’s degree.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO standards; AS9100 auditor certification preferred.
• Practical knowledge in root cause analysis, FMEA, design of experiments and data analysis.
• Proficient in SPC documentation and interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); strong project management.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal/process audits and ensure compliance with procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Interface with customers and vendors to resolve quality problems.
• Lead problem solving activities including RCA, test method validations, and risk management.
• Communicate significant issues from quality inspection activities and propose resolutions.
• Review, update, and implement changes to controlled documents and QMS standards.
• Support management review with analytical perspectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise quality staff.

Skills

Quality Control

Supervisory experience

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Design of experiments

SPC

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Technical or Associate’s degree

Job description

Who we are:The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.The Gill Corporation is seeking a Quality Supervisor who supports the Quality Manager with the implementation and maintenance of quality initiatives. Areas include in-process inspection, final inspection, first article inspection, and MRB.Reporting to the Quality Manager, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities.Responsibilities:Conduct internal/process audits. Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.Interface with customers and vendors as necessary to resolve any product quality problems.Lead and participate in problem solving activities, including root cause analysis, test method validations, and risk management related to design, manufacturing and supplier issues.Communicate significant issues or developments during quality inspection activities and through analysis, provide plans and recommendations to the team and management for resolution.Review, update, implement changes and establish standards to controlled documents (GMS, GPS, specifications, methods…etc).Ensure robust application of the Quality Management System (QMS) by supporting the management review process with analytical and statistical perspectives of the operation.Provide continuous improvement through techniques and methodologies including Six-Sigma and Kaizen to improve process and product quality.Create inspection plans defining the appropriate means for validating requirements.Supervises quality staffOther duties may be assigned.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Qualifications:2+ years of supervisory experience while performing Quality Control functionsTechnical or Associate’s degreeKnowledge of AS9100 and other ISO standards. AS9100 auditor certification preferred.Practical knowledge in root cause analysis, FMEA, design of experiment and other data analysis methodologies.Proficient on Statistical Process Control (SPC) documentation and interpretation.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).Good project management skills.Strong attention to details, highly organized, computer literate.Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.PLEASE NOTE: Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.ITAR Requirement:This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department