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Quality Inspection Supervisor III

Day & Zimmermann
Middletown, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026
💰 $92,520/yr($61,680/yr$92,520/yr)

About the role

About American Ordnance

At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond. With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://aollc.biz

Quality Starts With You!

Are you passionate about precision, leadership, and continuous improvement? Join Day & Zimmermann as a Quality Inspection Supervisor III and play a critical role in supporting quality operations for ammunition products and processes. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll guide inspection teams, analyze data, support training initiatives, and help ensure products meet the highest customer and quality standards. If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and working in a fast-paced environment where your expertise truly matters, we want to hear from you!

As the Quality Inspection Supervisor III here’s the work you’ll do:

  • Provides technical and administrative support to Quality staff, practices and promotes safety. Assures Ammunition Data Card (ADC) and quality records meet all customer requirements.
  • Supports all aspects of the Quality function, coordinates and manages inspection staff.
  • Performs statistical analysis as directed by the QE. 
  • Assists development and delivery of Quality training materials.
  • Trains personnel in quality practices and procedures, including SPC, QWI's, tagging, use of inspection equipment, and other quality related tasks.
  • Supports gage studies, non-conforming material disposition, problem solving methods and processes.
  • Leads process improvement, data processing, CAPA, and manages inspection staffing. 
  • Supports corrective action responses, assists in implementation of corrective actions.
  • Collects, formats, and provides data to QE in support of customer data requirements.
  • Develops and executes qualification plans, FAAT plans and reports. 
  • Assures correct documents, procedures, equipment and tools are available at point of use.
  • Collects and processes data for Quality metrics.
  • Communicates quality issues to the QE.
  • Supports supplier quality as needed. 
  • Supports Quality Planning activities such as FMEA, Process maps, Control Plans, and efficient data collection methods.
  • Supports AIE/AAIE test, gage R&R studies, for AO ammunition items. 

This role is for you if you have these skills:

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings and technical procedures. Ability to input, format, and process data. Assist in writing reports and procedures. Ability to effectively gather and process information and support responses to questions from managers and customers.
  • Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as Statistical Process control (SPC), basic data analysis, histograms, correlation techniques, sampling, and statistcal analysis.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and apply a variety of technical instructions in text, diagram, or mathematical form, and deal with process input and output variables.
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and procedures of ISO Quality Systems and continuous improvement tools such as Process Maps, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans.

And if you have these qualifications:

  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required.
  • Associate’s Degree (AA) In technical studies Preferred.
  • 2+ years experience Preferred.
  • Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant OR Current Passport.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.
  • Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

 

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

 

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