QA Supervisor
AIM Aerospace, Inc Sumner, Washington, United States · $105K–$130K/yr
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing · 501-1,000 employees
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About the role
The QA Supervisor provides leadership to the quality inspection team and supports the QA Manager in maintaining product throughput and processing. They are responsible for conducting root cause investigations, managing non-conforming materials, and ensuring all processes meet regulatory and quality standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of aerospace manufacturing quality experience and 2 years of supervisory experience. An associate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred.
Benefits
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SEKISUI Aerospace
Job Description
Quality Assurance Supervisor, 1st Shift
Job Description
Join us as we look to the future. We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming first shift QA Supervisor at our Sumner location.
SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to Excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities.
Pay: $105,000 - $130,000
Benefits
- Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
- Dental, Vision, Prescription
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
- 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available for immediate use; prorated first year
Position
The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for providing administrative and leadership support to the QA Manager, and provides leadership to Quality inspection team members.
Responsibilities
- Provides inspection support as needed to maintain through put and processing of product.
- Keeps the QA Manager abreast of significant issues or developments identified during Quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
- Review and verifies non-conforming materials and initiating and following up on associated corrective actions as required. Maintains process performance charting.
- Investigate customer returned goods and applies the appropriate actions and dispositions.
- Conducting audits to ensure that all processes meet regulatory standards.
- Support external audits (as applicable)
- Training employees on new procedures or processes that impact their job responsibilities.
- Monitoring employee attendance to ensure that the team has the manpower needed to complete projects on time.
- Monitor employees’ performance to identify areas for improvement or corrective action.
- Lead root cause investigations utilizing 5-Why, Fishbone, RCCA, and other structured problem-solving methods.
- Facilitate corrective and preventative action implementation.
- Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions and preventative measures.
- Analyze quality metrics, scrap trends, defect trends, escapes, and customer complaints.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation and improving product quality. Internal procedures and quality engineering responsibilities emphasize root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing quality experience.
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Working knowledge of:• AS9100
- AS9102
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- GD&T
- Blueprint Reading
- Nonconforming Material Control
- Internal Auditing
Preferred Qualifications
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Lead Auditor Training
- Nadcap audit experience
- Composite manufacturing experience
- Experience with ERP, QMS, Power BI, and quality reporting systems
Working Conditions
While performing typical duties of this job, production employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.
- Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled.
- Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
- Exposure to hazardous equipment.
- Exposure to contaminants.
- Shared workspaces with other employees.
- Requires handling objects of up to 50 lbs.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending.
- Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime).
Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.
- Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
- Full Face Shield
- Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
- Protective Apron
- Respirator
- Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
About Us
For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.
Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.
Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about
View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers
Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings
SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.
Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
People with Disabilities
SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.
Please call if you need accommodation.
Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: 425-235-2750
Sumner Operations: 253-863-7868
E-Verify Statement
SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process must be completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.
Pay
SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the pay for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.
Please note that the pay rate shown above is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Our Values
The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.
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Affirmative Action Plan/ Employment Opportunity Statement
SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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