Quality Assurance Supervisor (AS9100)
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for leading and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. This role oversees QA personnel, ensures audit readiness, drives compliance initiatives, and enforces quality processes across production and support functions. This position is heavily focused on quality systems ownership, auditing, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the organization operates in full alignment with aerospace and industry standards. The Supervisor plays a key role in leading internal audits, managing corrective actions, and promoting a culture of quality throughout the organization.
Requirements
- Direct, functional experience running an AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Direct, hands-on experience running a certified Quality Management System
- Owned, managed, or co-managed the system
- Deep understanding of how the system operates end-to-end
- Proven experience as an internal or lead auditor
- Planned, executed, and led audits independently
- Documented findings and drove corrective actions (CAPA) to closure
- AA/BS degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field (technical degree preferred but not required)
- 3+ years of experience in a quality leadership role within manufacturing
- Strong, hands-on experience managing AS9100 or ISO9001 systems
- Certified or experienced internal/lead auditor
- Proven experience leading audits, CAPA, and compliance initiatives
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, documentation control, and regulatory standards
- Experience supervising or leading teams
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- ERP experience preferred (Dynamics/Navision)
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace or manufacturing industry experience
- Experience interfacing with customers and external auditors
- Familiarity with supplier quality and customer complaint resolution
- Experience driving cross-functional quality improvements
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management System
- Manage documentation control, procedures, and compliance records
- Ensure organization-wide adherence to quality standards and procedures
- Drive continuous improvement of the QMS and quality processes
- Plan, schedule, and lead internal audits across all departments
- Serve as primary point of contact for external and certification audits
- Ensure audit readiness and successful maintenance of certifications
- Track audit findings and ensure timely and effective CAPA implementation
- Monitor compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements
- Supervise QA personnel; provide direction, accountability, and performance management
- Train employees on quality standards, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Partner with leadership to align quality objectives with business goals
- Lead root cause analysis for quality issues, nonconformances, and audit findings
- Ensure proper documentation, investigation, and closure of CAPAs
- Drive preventive actions to reduce recurrence of quality issues
- Ensure proper implementation of inspection processes and quality checkpoints
- Oversee calibration programs for production and inspection equipment
- Maintain traceability and accuracy of quality records and documentation
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to enforce process compliance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
