Supervisor, Quality Inspection

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 19 days

Company Holidays

Shift premium 15% (2nd shift)

Health insurance from day one

Disability & Life Insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Employee referral program

Onsite gym

Climate controlled

Job summary

Triumph Group is seeking a Quality Supervisor (Inspection) at our Macomb, MI location. The role leads 20+ inspectors across day and night shifts, ensuring adherence to the TGSM Quality System and customer specifications while driving continuous improvement in inspection processes.

Ideal candidates have strong GDT knowledge, AS9100 experience, and a proven track record in aerospace quality. This position reports to the Site Quality Manager and offers a climate controlled environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of GDT and inspection requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• AS9100 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day inspection staff and provide training.
• Set objective measurable expectations and coach staff.
• Attend daily Tier 3 meetings and report progress.
• Escalate and communicate customer issues to Site Quality Manager.
• Support calibration and metrology activities and ensure gauge verification.
• Develop inspection plans for new programs and ensure adherence to specs.
• Drive continuous improvement in measurement systems and throughput.

Skills

Leadership

GDT knowledge

Inspection

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Quality Supervisor (Inspection) for our Macomb, MI Location. This role will require an individual that is comfortable in a high paced dynamic and challenging environment. This role will report directly to the Site Quality Manager. The acceptable candidate will have strong knowledge of Quality Inspection and Engineering. Shall be capable of reading and interpreting customer blueprints. Has advanced manufacturing knowledge of the techniques, tools, principles, and procedures involved in GD&T and precision measurement. Shall manage and supervise the site quality inspectors (20+ employees, days and night shift). Ensure the site maintains the Quality manual that documents the written procedures, and other documentation necessary to support the development, implementation, maintenance, and control of the TGSM Quality System. Additionally, this leader will be a strong people-oriented engaging professional who can work with minimal direction, has strong interpersonal skills, and has the ability to successfully collaborate across organizations and functions. This leader will also be self-motivated and have a strong passion for Quality.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day inspection staff providing administrative management as well as training for Final Inspection, Gage Control, Receiving Inspection, First Piece Inspection, Metallurgical Lab Tech, GMM, and CMM Inspection Teams to ensure proper staffing is in place to deliver high quality products on time.
• Set objective measurable expectations of personnel and communicate desired performance levels. Assign and delegate tasks to personnel. Monitor employee development and coach/train as required for identified behavioral or technical improvement opportunities.
• Attend daily Tier 3 meeting and provide updates and follow-up on assigned tasks.
• Ensure proper management and communication/escalation of customer issues to Site Quality Manager and Executive Management as required.
• Support daily material review board dispositions in support of customer concession submissions.
• Act as the lead to drive continuous improvement through identifying and implementing measurement systems that improve efficiency and improve inspection capacity.
• Support new program launches and help to develop inspection plans to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Manage the Calibration and Metrology teams to ensure instruments and gauges are verified and validated per scheduled periodic intervals
• Manage the Verification In Process procedure, updating it as necessary to improve efficiency in the shop and ensure a solid feedback loop is in place to improve throughput
• Manage Inspection Stamps, ensuring individuals are qualified to accept product
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in blueprint interpretation with strong GDT knowledge.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and confer with Management or Engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong human leadership skills, empathy, and proven coaching ability.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple issues under pressure and continuously lead change
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
• 6+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge of GDT and ability to develop and institute inspection requirements necessary to satisfy requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving and ability to train engineer in the use of basic, intermediate, and advanced quality tools.
• Genuine self- guided work ethic and natural attention to detail
• Strong AS9100 Experience
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with New Product Introduction and Program Start-up
• Proven track record of understanding and managing First Article Inspection

• ASQ certifications preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated for long periods of time while working on a computer or documentation, etc.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment
• Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or paper format

Triumph Offers Outstanding Benefits, Including:

• 19 Days Paid Time Off (annual allotment), Prorated PTO based on date of hire
• Company Paid Holidays
• 2nd Shift hourly positions receive 15% shift Premium
• Health Insurance starting on your first day
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)
• Recognition and Service Award Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - Free!
• Climate controlled environment

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

1. Integrity - Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2. Teamwork - Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
3. Continuous Improvement - Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4. Innovation - Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5. Act with Velocity - Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH's Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements. U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via [e-mail].