Quality Inspection Supervisor

About Axillon Aerospace

Axillon Aerospace is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. We are comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment. Learn more at axillonaerospace.com.

 Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining product flow through CMM inspection to support program demand and production schedules while promoting a safe and secure working environment and ensuring employees follow applicable safety requirements
• Monitoring CMM inspection activities and addressing routine equipment, software, and program issues that may affect daily inspection requirements.
• Performing basic troubleshooting of CMM programs and software and escalating more complex programming or technical issues to the appropriate technical resource.
• Manage the development and training of inspectors on CMM equipment operation, inspection procedures, and basic troubleshooting.
• Establishing work schedules and supporting appropriate staffing levels to meet business requirements.
• Conducting regular performance discussions and appraisals to ensure team members have the skills and capabilities required to meet quality and production goals.
• Providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to inspection personnel and recommending promotions or changes in status when appropriate.
• Addressing employee concerns and supporting the resolution of complaints and performance issues in accordance with company policies.
• Interviewing, selecting, hiring, onboarding, and training inspection personnel.
• Maintaining and tracking quality KPIs for analysis, process control, and management reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve inspection processes, productivity, and team performance.
• Conducting other responsibilities as assigned.
• Exercising sound judgment and discretion when addressing day-to-day operational, quality, and personnel matters

Education:

High School required, Post-secondary education in engineering, metrology, quality, physics, or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent relevant education, technical training, and work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the job may be considered.

 Certifications:

• CMM Operator Certification is preferred.
• GD&T training or certification is preferred.
• ASQ Certified Inspector or similar quality certification is an asset.
• Candidates who have relevant CMM and inspection experience but do not currently hold these certifications may be considered.

 

Years of Experience:

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in CMM inspection, quality inspection, inspection lead, metrology, or a related field preferred.

 Skills:

• Working knowledge of CMM operation and inspection processes.
• Ability to run, read, and make basic adjustments to existing CMM programs.
• Familiarity with CMM software such as CAMIO and/or PC-DMIS is preferred but programming experience is not required.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of CMM equipment, software, and programs and recognize when issues require escalation.
• Good understanding of GD&T, inspection methods, drawings, specifications, and measurement principles.
• Ability to perform and/or oversee quality inspections of products, materials, components, and machined parts.
• Ability to identify quality issues and assist with determining appropriate inspection or corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage day-to-day operational challenges.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and lead a diverse team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments.
• Willingness and ability to learn CMM programming, troubleshooting, and metrology techniques as required.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and willingness to develop into a stronger technical and supervisory role.
• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $36.00-$43.00/hr.

 Axillon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.