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Job Description: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Position Overview:
We are in need of a highly motivated and experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our team at a FAA-approved manufacturing facility in Clearwater, FL. Our manufacturing facility specializes in developing unique aviation products. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance process and ensuring compliance with all industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves conducting audits, maintaining quality management systems, and implementing initiatives for continuous improvement to enhance product quality.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor will serve as the primary point of contact for any quality-related issues with customers or suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Management System (QMS):

• Maintain and enhance our facility’s certified QMS, which includes compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Ensure accuracy, up-to-dateness, and adherence to industry standards of all documentation.
• Conduct management reviews twice annually.

2. Audits:

• Lead audits, including those conducted by customers, regulatory bodies, and certification organizations (FAA, AS9100, customer audits, etc.).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and certification bodies.
• Resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions effectively.

3. Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for quality improvement within our facility’s operations.
• Develop and implement procedures to enhance manufacturing processes and product reliability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

4. Supplier Quality:

• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address quality concerns and implement corrective measures.

5. Team Leadership:

• Train and provide guidance to staff on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• Act as a quality resource for cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and supply chain.
• Lead weekly quality meetings.

6. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with all industry regulations and customer requirements.
• Prepare and present quality reports to management, highlighting key metrics and improvement initiatives.
6. Quality Processes and Requirements:
• Ensure compliance with all quality processes, including CSR's, NCR's, MRB, QA's, SQN's, SCAR's, Continuous Improvement, and FAI's, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all quality requirements, such as PPAP, PFMEA, ROHS, REACH, Conflict Materials, Dangerous Goods, and Carbon Footprint.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience will be considered).
• Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality role, preferably in an electromechanical or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading audits for AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

• Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.

• Certifications: CQE, CQA, or equivalent certifications are a plus.
  
  

90-Day Goals:

• Conduct quality meetings on a weekly basis,
• Establish and manage the FAI Team,
• Become familiar with and take ownership of CSR's, AND
• Assist in preparing for external audits in May 2025 by conducting internal audits and product audits.

How success will be measured in this position:

• Maintenance of AS9100 certification,
• Improvement of FPY (First Pass Yield),
• Meeting deadlines for all requirements, AND
• Completion of all scheduled internal audits.