Supervisor, Quality Assurance II

AeroVironment; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Assurance II to lead quality assurance operations, manage inspections, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in quality leadership and government interactions. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation in unmanned aircraft systems.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company matching

Paid holiday shutdown

Qualifications

• Min 5 years in Quality, Manufacturing, or Aerospace leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAR/DFARS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily floor quality assurance operations.
• Manage Sell-Off Process ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate Government Source Inspections and oversee inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven Supervisor, Quality Assurance II to join our dynamic Quality team. This position is responsible for leading daily floor quality assurance operations, managing the Sell-Off Process, and ensuring that final inspections, quality documentation, and government submissions are completed in strict compliance with AS9100, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

The Supervisor will coordinate Government Source Inspections (GSI), oversee inspection efforts across integration sites, and act as a key liaison with DCMA representatives. The ideal candidate will have strong aerospace quality experience, demonstrated success in DCMA interactions, and an ability to interpret and enforce FAR/DFARS contractual quality clauses and flow-downs.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day floor quality assurance activities to ensure product conformance to internal and external requirements.

• Manage and oversee the Sell-Off Process, ensuring alignment with customer, contractual, and AS9100 quality standards.

• Supervise the final inspection team, validating that Certificates of Conformance (CofCs), Inventory Sheets, Test Data Reports, and other deliverables meet required standards.

• Coordinate and manage GSI scheduling, execution, and act as the primary liaison with DCMA and external stakeholders.

• Interpret and ensure strict adherence to FAR/DFARS clauses, contract-specific quality clauses, and flow-downs during final acceptance activities.

• Support and lead internal and external audits, customer source inspections, and government surveillance activities.

• Oversee integration site quality assurance activities to ensure consistent application of quality standards across multiple facilities.

• Administer the Calibration Program, maintaining scheduling, documentation, and audit readiness for all measurement and test equipment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, mitigate risk, and support on-time delivery performance.

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and controlled quality documents.

• Train, coach, and develop inspection personnel, fostering a high-performance and quality-driven team environment.

• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis, trend identification, and RCCA methodologies.

• Champion a culture of ownership, accountability, and compliance within the Quality organization.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Min 5 years of experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, or Aerospace leadership role

• At least 1-2 years of experience in a people leadership role

• Extensive knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and AS9102 standards, with experience managing audits and compliance activities.

• Hands-on experience with DCMA interactions, Government Source Inspections (GSI), and government quality processes.

• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements and their flow-down into supplier and product quality activities.

• Proficient in submitting quality documentation through GSI portals and WAWF (Wide Area Workflow).

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, and quality documentation packages.

• Knowledgeable understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and proficiency with precision measurement tools.

• Proficient in ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) standards and mechanical inspection practices.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and proven problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strategic thinker capable of adapting decision-making style based on changing operational needs.

• Motivates and empowers teams to meet or exceed organizational quality goals while supporting individual growth.

• Brings organizational values to life through leadership, communication, and setting a shared vision for the Quality organization.

• Acts as a champion of change, promoting a culture of quick adaptation and continuous improvement.

• Builds and maintains trusting professional relationships internally and externally.

• Assesses and manages risk and opportunity in planning and operational decision-making.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

• Occasional travel within the Continental U.S. may be required.

The salary range for this role is:

$88,000 - $124,740

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

T his 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 must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required