Quality Supervisor

Ducommun Incorporated; Town of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Coxsackie, NY seeks a Quality Supervisor to direct the Quality Department’s activities, supervise inspection and testing, and ensure consistent application of company policies and processes. The role requires coordinating with production to maintain quality objectives and preparing documentation for customer inspections.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of aerospace quality experience, familiarity with AS9100/Nadcap/FAA, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of aerospace quality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace specifications and practices (AS9100, Nadcap and/or FAA).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of the Quality Department.
• Supervises inspection and testing to ensure control over materials and products.
• Coordinates with production to align quality objectives with procedures.
• Ensures documentation is ready for customer inspections.
• Leads internal audits and champions corrective actions for improvements.
• Trains and guides staff in quality processes and reliability.
• Interacts with other departments to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Measurement instruments

Process improvement

Documentation

Attention to detail

Verbal/written instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Supervisor

The Quality Supervisor directs and coordinates activities associated with the Quality Department. They supervise workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products and demonstrate ownership of key actions and initiatives. The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the consistent application of Company policies and procedures and an understanding of departmental processes.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and other applications. Our integrated processes include stretch-forming, thermal-forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing processes, and integration of components into subassemblies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitates compliance procedures for customer and international quality standards.
• Maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures.
• Oversees day-to-day inspection activities and work flow and providing input to the Quality Manager.
• Ensures product inspection and documentation is ready for customer product inspection.
• Schedules and coordinates customer product inspection activities.
• Investigates and resolve quality issues with product and processes.
• Confers with other supervisors, managers, and leads across departments to coordinate activities and to receive and provide support.
• Responsible for laboratory activities, includingsolution analysis, metallographic testing, and calibration.
• Communicates and helps resolve any potential personnel issues.
• Champions corrective actions within the department for process improvements.
• Participates in planning, promoting, and organizing training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Internal Audit Team Member and performs internal audits.
• Suggests changes in use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or team.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Acceptable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience in aerospace quality preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices
• Knowledge of regulations that govern the manufacturing process around aircraft parts is essential (AS9100, Nadcap and/or FAA).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with integrated ERP systems.
• Math Skills – decimals, percentages, fractions, ratios, proportions; geometry and trigonometry is a plus.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints and mylars.
• Ability to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, height gage, and scales.
• Ability to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive and fair manner.
• Conscientious, organized and meticulous – records must be accurate and maintained.
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.

Pay Range: $60,000-72,000/year

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States