Manufacturing Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead quality assurance activities within our aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising daily quality operations, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and leading a team of Quality Technicians to maintain the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor will work closely with Production, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming materials through final product inspection. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager/Director and plays a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting audits, and driving operational excellence.

Duties

• Supervise and support Quality Technicians, establishing priorities and ensuring timely completion of inspections and quality-related activities.
• Oversee daily quality assurance and quality control operations, including inspections, testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and internal quality management system procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external quality audits, including certification and customer audits.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead root cause investigations and facilitate corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and prepare reports for management review.
• Ensure First Article Inspections (FAIs) are properly planned, completed, and documented in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced product quality.
• Conduct training and coaching for employees on quality standards, inspection techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Support customer inquiries, quality concerns, and corrective action requests as needed.
• Assist the Quality Manager/Director with special projects, strategic initiatives, and quality improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate quality audits to verify compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality systems and procedures across manufacturing operations
• Oversee daily quality control activities including inspections, testing, and validation processes to ensure product integrity
• Lead Quality Technicians by establishing priorities and providing the support required to ensure all quality inspections across the site are completed effectively
• Provide direct support to the Quality Manager or Director on assigned projects and organizational initiatives as requested
• Ensure First Article Inspections (FAI) are consistently completed through effective planning and coordination
• Manage root cause analysis investigations for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Conduct regular training sessions on quality assurance protocols and regulatory requirements for staff
• Collaborate with production teams to integrate quality assurance into manufacturing workflows from raw materials to finished goods
• Prepare detailed reports on quality metrics, audit findings, and compliance status for management review
• Lead internal and external quality audits to maintain certification standards and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and quality assurance methodologies.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively train and mentor team members.

Preferred

• Experience within aerospace manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or related quality certification.
• Familiarity with quality inspection tools, measurement equipment, and statistical analysis techniques.

This is an opportunity to play a critical leadership role in a growing aerospace manufacturing environment where quality is a core value. You will have the ability to influence processes, develop team members, support certification efforts, and contribute directly to the delivery of safe, reliable, and high-quality products to our customers.

Company DescriptionBHI Manufacturing Solutions is a rapidly growing contract manufacturer serving customers across power distribution and AI data centers, aerospace, defense, medical devices, irrigation, and industrial and consumer products.

We provide comprehensive metal fabrication and manufacturing solutions, including sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, forming, welding, assemblies), progressive die stamping, springs, and wire forms, with expertise across steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Our competitive advantage is speed, responsiveness, and engineering collaboration and we are scaling fast.

Company Description

BHI Manufacturing Solutions is a rapidly growing contract manufacturer serving customers across power distribution and AI data centers, aerospace, defense, medical devices, irrigation, and industrial and consumer products.\r\n\r\nWe provide comprehensive metal fabrication and manufacturing solutions, including sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, forming, welding, assemblies), progressive die stamping, springs, and wire forms, with expertise across steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Our competitive advantage is speed, responsiveness, and engineering collaboration and we are scaling fast.