Quality Inspection Supervisor

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $92,700 to $115,00 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment. 

SUMMARY

As the Production Quality Inspection Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the quality inspection processes and ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications for UAS/UAV production. Your strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of quality inspection techniques will be instrumental in maintaining the highest level of product quality and driving continuous improvement initiatives. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties. 

• Supervise and lead a team of quality inspectors in performing inspections and tests on UAS/UAV components, subassemblies, and finished products. 

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications throughout the production process, including incoming materials, in-process inspections, and final product inspections. 

• Develop and implement inspection plans, procedures, and work instructions to guide the quality inspection activities. 

• Train and mentor quality inspectors on inspection techniques, quality standards, and the proper use of inspection tools and equipment. 

• Conduct periodic audits of inspection records, reports, and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance, to address quality-related issues and implement corrective actions. 

• Investigate and resolve non-conformance instances and implement preventive actions to prevent recurrence. 

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality inspection activities, such as inspection yield, defect rates, and inspection cycle time, and implement improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Utilize statistical analysis tools to analyze inspection data and identify trends, patterns, and areas for process improvement. 

• Collaborate with the Quality Engineering team to develop and implement quality control plans and quality assurance initiatives. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements throughout the quality inspection process. 

• Stay updated on industry trends, advancements in quality inspection techniques, and regulatory changes related to UAS/UAV manufacturing. 

• Participate in continuous improvement projects, lean manufacturing initiatives, and process optimization efforts to enhance quality and productivity. 

• Foster a culture of quality excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the production quality inspection team. 

• Provide regular reports to management on quality inspection performance, trends, and improvement initiatives. 

• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position: 

• Bachelor's degr