Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector, HWAD

Dayzim; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking an experienced Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector for the Hawthorne Army Depot site in Hawthorne, NV. You will supervise QA inspection activities, support ISO/compliance efforts, and ensure safe, accurate work in alignment with company and government requirements.

This onsite role may require security clearance and favorable NCIC vetting. You will lead a team of inspectors, develop training, and ensure documentation and processes meet high quality standards in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years in inspection or QA with at least 1 year supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with munitions, calibration, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required company certifications.
• Valid State driver's license and ability to obtain security clearances.
• Safety-conscious, ethical, and compliant with policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee quality assurance inspection activities for receipt, issue, storage, renovation, and demilitarization of ammunition and components.
• Coordinate inspection work, ensure documentation is complete and compliant with procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to inspectors; develop and deliver ammo-related inspection training.
• Approve rejections of non-conforming packaging or products; recommend process improvements.
• Act as lead internal quality auditor and provide staffing input on personnel changes.
• Uphold safety, ethics, and compliance; report safety or environmental concerns as required.

Skills

Quality assurance

Work planning

Documentation

English communication

People leadership

Software proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Management

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Quality systems

Job description

Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector, HWAD

Job Location: Hawthorne, NV

Teams: Safety

Req Id: 3823

Posting Start Date: 9/28/26

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector.

The Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector supervises quality assurance inspection activities for the Hawthorne Army Depot to support compliant receipt, issue, storage, renovation, and demilitarization of ammunition and ammunition components. This job directs assigned quality personnel, supports ISO and quality program requirements, and ensures inspection work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Company and government requirements.

Position may require security clearance, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives clearance, and favorable NCIC III vetting, consistent with contract and government requirements.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.

As the Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector, here's the work you'll do:

• Work with the Quality Assurance / ISO Manager to plan and develop quality assurance inspection policies, goals, objectives, and department priorities. Assist with work request review, job estimates, and budget control to support effective quality oversight.
• Plan and schedule approved inspection work for employees involved in quality assurance and technical inspection of receipt, issue, storage, renovation, or demilitarization of ammunition and ammunition components. Ensure inspection documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with required procedures.
• Provide administrative and technical guidance to assigned inspectors and other depot personnel. Develop and deliver authorized training for ammunition-related inspection activities to support safe, compliant, and consistent work execution.
• Authorize rejection of packaging, handling, storage, or products that do not meet acceptable standards. Recommend improvements to methods and procedures to maintain quality standards, support compliance, and improve operational efficiency.
• Serve as lead internal quality auditor and use professional discretion and sound judgment in quality assurance matters. Provide staffing input and recommendations related to hiring, termination, promotion, or other employee status changes.
• Support a safe, ethical, and compliant work environment by upholding Company values, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct, and required reporting expectations. Report known or potential safety and environmental concerns to the appropriate personnel or department.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Quality assurance and inspection knowledge sufficient to support the Quality Assurance / ISO Manager and maintain certification processes for depot maintenance and supply services operations.
• Work planning and reporting capability sufficient to evaluate work requests, prepare job estimates, support budget controls, and prepare required quality assurance reports.
• Policy, procedure, and technical documentation capability sufficient to develop, maintain, and improve quality assurance methods, procedures, and inspection techniques.
• Technical communication capability sufficient to write inspection documentation, technical reports, audit findings, and related business communications in English.
• People leadership capability sufficient to schedule work, provide technical guidance, support employee development, and reinforce quality, safety, and compliance expectations.
• Computer and applicable software proficiency sufficient to prepare reports, maintain records, analyze inspection information, and complete required job functions accurately and timely.

And if you have these qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and an Associate Degree in Industrial Management or a closely related field; equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of inspection, quality assurance, or related experience, including at least 1 year of supervisory, lead, or work-direction experience. Familiarity with munitions, calibration, and hazardous materials is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications required by the Company Master Training Plan. Maintaining required certifications is a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of government security clearance, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives clearance, and favorable NCIC III vetting as required.
• Must perform job duties safely and professionally, maintain high ethical standards, follow Company policies and procedures, and report safety or environmental concerns to the appropriate personnel or department.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $68,480 - $102,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, transcribe documents, view a computer, read, inspect objects, or operate machinery)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Manual dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 20 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Pushing or pulling
• Hearing
• Fingering
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Climbing
• Kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Proficiency with MS Office and applicable quality systems
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the Company's office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, or extreme noise

Notices to Applicants

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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