Quality Inspection Supervisor

GKN Aerospace Careers • Garden Grove, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Inspection Supervisor to lead our quality inspection team within adynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of aerospace quality standards, demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, and apply a hands-on leadership approach to ensure product compliance with safety, reliability, and customer expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing quality inspection experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• U.S. Person status per ITAR regulations
• Proficient in GD&T, precision measurement tools, and visual inspection standards
• Experience with ERP systems, SPC tools, and digital inspection platforms
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data.
• Experience working with DCMA and FAA inspectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or certifications in aerospace quality
• FAA Repair Station (Part 145) inspection experience
• Internal audit and statistical analysis experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inspection activities to ensure timely and accurate quality checks.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Review inspection documentation for accuracy and traceability.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans and procedures, including FAIs and in-process inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate inspection personnel.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, addressing findings and supporting improvement initiatives.
• Monitor inspection metrics and KPIs, report findings to senior management.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to minimize rework and scrap.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED