Quality Inspection Supervisor

PBS Aerospace Inc•Roswell, GA

About The Position

PBS Aerospace is a designer and manufacturer of world-class small turbojet engines. These engines provide superior power-to-weight ratios with low fuel consumption making them the preferred choice for advanced US Department of Defense drone and missile systems. PBS Aerospace is standing up a new high volume manufacturing facility and looking for highly talented personnel to grow with us. If you enjoy working with a small and fast-moving team on the world's most cutting-edge aerospace systems, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact. The Quality Inspection Supervisor leads day-to-day inspection activities across receiving, in-process, and final inspection areas within a small, fast-paced manufacturing startup. This role is both supervisory and hands-on, responsible for ensuring product conformity, maintaining inspection processes, supporting production flow, and building scalable quality practices aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Ability to work both hands-on and in a leadership capacity
Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
Proficiency with common inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with AS9102 first article inspection and related documentation
High school diploma or equivalent; technical or associate degree preferred
5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection
2+ years of experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection methods
Knowledge of root cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone)
Experience using digital quality or ERP systems
Due to the nature of PBS Aerospace’s business as a defense contractor, this position is limited to U.S. citizens, as defined under applicable federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervise and perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards
Prioritize inspection activities to support production schedules and on-time delivery
Review and approve inspection results, documentation, and disposition decisions
Coordinate with production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues
Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using standard and precision measurement tools
Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support root cause investigations
Verify material certifications, test reports, and supplier documentation
Support containment actions for nonconforming product
Supervise, train, and mentor inspection personnel
Assign daily work, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to procedures
Develop cross-training plans to build flexibility in a small team environment
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ensure inspection activities comply with company quality procedures and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, or customer-specific requirements)
Maintain accurate inspection records and traceability
Support internal and external audits
Assist in developing and improving inspection procedures, work instructions, and forms
Identify opportunities to improve inspection efficiency and reduce defects
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
Support implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiatives