Quality Supervisor

Terran Orbital•Irvine, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Quality, the Quality Supervisor will lead a team of Quality Technicians and Inspectors across assigned production and test areas. The Quality Supervisor is responsible for daily execution of Quality Assurance activities, ensuring consistent, compliant, and reliable hardware production in support of DoD and commercial customers. This role oversees inspection processes, documentation accuracy, nonconformance management, calibration/metrology program, and adherence to customer, internal, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Supervisor partners closely with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly & Test, Program Management, and Operations to maintain a high‑reliability production environment and drive continuous improvement across all shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or relevant technical trade skills/qualifications
4+ years of quality assurance experience in aerospace, high‑reliability electronics, mechanical assembly, or similar environments
2+ years in a team lead/supervisory role (or equivalent demonstrated leadership capability) including work assignments, performance reviews, timekeeping and hiring decisions
Experience with inspection practices, build/test documentation, and QA/QC principles
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, aerospace quality requirements, and customer specifications
Working knowledge of IPC-610, IPC-620, J STD 001, GD&T, and common aerospace mechanical, PCBA and harness assembly standards
Experience in cleanroom and ESD-safe manufacturing environments
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with Quality Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic digital documentation tools
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Certified Quality Technician or similar certification
Experience working with MES, ERP, PLM or quality systems (e.g., Jira, Aegis, D365, Windchill or equivalent)
Experience reviewing work travelers or complex documentation packages across multiple systems
Experience with defect documentation, nonconformance management, and root cause investigation

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Technicians and Inspectors to ensure strong performance, accuracy, and compliance across inspection and QA activities
Oversee daily QA operations, including build and test support, inspection execution, document review, defect recording, and compliance verification
Ensure consistent and repeatable execution of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, inspection standard work, and customer-specific deliverables
Review inspection data and quality records to assess adherence to requirements and identify trends, risks, or gaps in process reliability
Partner with Quality Engineering to support CAPA/RCCA, defect reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
Ensure proper generation, documentation, and resolution of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) with clear defect descriptions and accurate supporting evidence
Promote awareness and strict compliance with customer, internal, industry, and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001, customer specifications, aerospace workmanship standards)
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete quality documentation, including travelers, inspection records, and test documents
Monitor and enforce cleanroom, ESD, and safety requirements within assigned production areas
Provide training, coaching, and skill development for technicians and inspectors, ensuring alignment with workmanship standards (IPC‑610, IPC‑620), GD&T, and procedural requirements
Communicate quality status, risks, and issues to the Senior Manager, Quality and key cross‑functional stakeholders
Support fast-paced, high‑mix production environments with a focus on reliability, accuracy, and on-time delivery