Supervisor Quality Control

Airbus Ventures; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision, retirement

Job summary

CesiumAstro, a leader in spacecraft communication systems, seeks a Supervisor of Quality Control to oversee daily inspection activities and ensure hardware meets engineering specs and aerospace standards. You will coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and QA, directing QC staff, reviewing records, and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires practical QC knowledge, GD&T proficiency, and experience with nonconformance management, CAPA, and QMS tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in quality management, engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, operations management, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an individual contributor capacity.
• Practical knowledge of quality control, manufacturing inspection, product acceptance, and quality management practices.
• Understanding of incoming, in-process, and final inspection procedures, nonconformance management, and quality documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in reviewing inspection results, engineering drawings, GD&T, measurement data, and product acceptance records.
• Experience coordinating inspection assignments, monitoring daily workflow, reviewing deliverables, and supporting work-unit productivity.
• Familiarity with AS9100, quality management systems, root cause analysis, CAPA, and established quality procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• ERP systems, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent applications.
• Quality management systems (QMS), e.g. ETQ Reliance, Arena QMS, MasterControl, or equivalent applications.
• Inspection and reporting tools, e.g. Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or equivalent applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities per work assignments and schedules.
• Assign inspection tasks, coordinate personnel and resources, and monitor workflow and deliverables.
• Review inspection results, product acceptance records, and quality documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor nonconformance reports and quality records to identify discrepancies.
• Verify inspection activities follow approved procedures, engineering specs, and customer requirements.
• Prepare inspection summaries, quality reports, and status updates.
• Direct daily activities of quality control personnel, provide instructions and training.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and QA to address issues.
• Communicate findings to management and applicable personnel for resolution.
• Identify recurring discrepancies and adjust workflows to improve efficiency.
• Support implementation of approved QC improvements and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control

Manufacturing inspection

Product acceptance

Nonconformance management

Quality management systems

CAPA / root cause analysis

Leadership (individual contributor)

GD&T understanding

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in quality management/engineering/manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics, NetSuite)

QMS software (ETQ Reliance, Arena, MasterControl)

Inspection/reporting tools (Minitab, JMP, Power BI)

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Supervisor, Quality Control to our team. In this role you will monitor daily inspection and quality control activities to ensure hardware meets engineering specifications, customer requirements, and established aerospace quality standards. This role assigns inspection work, coordinates personnel and resources, monitors productivity, and reviews inspection results and documentation for accuracy and completeness. The Supervisor addresses routine product quality concerns, maintains established inspection procedures, and supports consistent product acceptance and manufacturing operations.

This position requires an experienced quality control professional with practical knowledge of inspection methods, product acceptance, nonconformance control, and quality management systems. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality Assurance, the Supervisor coordinates inspection priorities, communicates quality concerns, and supports resolution of issues affecting daily workflow, production schedules, and product conformity.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise daily incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities in accordance with established work assignments, production schedules, and quality requirements.
• Assign inspection tasks, coordinate personnel and resources, and monitor workflow, productivity, and completion of scheduled deliverables.
• Review inspection results, product acceptance records, and quality documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Monitor inspection records, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate quality records.
• Verify inspection activities follow approved procedures, engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Prepare inspection summaries, quality reports, and status updates to communicate work-unit performance, product discrepancies, and outstanding issues.
• Direct daily activities of quality control personnel, providing work instructions, training, performance feedback, and guidance on established inspection procedures.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality Assurance to address routine inspection issues and maintain production workflow.
• Communicate inspection findings, quality concerns, and unresolved product issues to management and applicable personnel for review and resolution.
• Identify recurring inspection discrepancies, workflow delays, and documentation issues affecting work-unit productivity and product acceptance.
• Adjust basic inspection workflows, work assignments, and documentation practices within established procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of approved quality control improvements, standardized work practices, and corrective actions that strengthen inspection consistency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree, formal occupational training, certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in quality management, engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, operations management, or a related field with at least 4 years of related experience in quality control, manufacturing inspection, product acceptance, nonconformance management, quality assurance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an individual contributor capacity.
• Practical knowledge of quality control, manufacturing inspection, product acceptance, and quality management practices.
• Understanding of incoming, in-process, and final inspection procedures, nonconformance management, and quality documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in reviewing inspection results, engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), measurement data, and product acceptance records.
• Experience coordinating inspection assignments, monitoring daily workflow, reviewing deliverables, and supporting work-unit productivity.
• Familiarity with AS9100, quality management systems, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and established quality procedures.
• Sound judgment when addressing routine inspection issues, prioritizing work assignments, maintaining product conformity, and escalating matters beyond assigned authority.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent applications.
• Quality management systems (QMS), e.g. ETQ Reliance, Arena QMS, MasterControl, or equivalent applications.
• Inspection and reporting tools, e.g. Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or equivalent applications.

$107,000 - $126,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.