Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience or military equivalent serviceTwo (2) years in a supervisory roleEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution highly desired in Engineering or Metallurgy highly desiredMinimum of 5 years' work experienced in a Quality Aerospace manufacturing environmentCertificate from Quality Institution such as CQE, CQA

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Quality Supervisor in our Carson, California location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California.  

Responsible for directing and assisting quality teams in obtaining efficient operation of the quality activities.  Responsible for directing all testing, product, and process inspection. This includes physical, chemical, metallurgical, dimensional, non-destructive testing, tool and gage calibration services. Supervises Final and Receiving Inspection, Calibration, NDT, Source Inspection, and other Quality personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Setting, in concurrence with the department manager, quality metrics and ensure that these goals are achieved for the assigned areasDirect the quality teams in evaluating quality of products to meet the customer’s quality and on-time delivery requirements.Supervise quality teams and individuals in compliance with company policies.Establish and oversee performance of appropriate physical and/or chemical tests, inspection and calibration procedures.Assist in the preparation of written instructions and technical directives for test and inspection activities.Participate in the development and execution of quality-related procedures and documentation based on Company, Government and/or Customer Requirements.Verify discrepancies and investigate its root causes.Develop and implement quality control methods for all manufactured products. Conduct investigation to establish inspection and calibration procedures and performance of these tasks.Review Engineering packages to ensure appropriate inspection methodology.Assure that inspection and calibration activities are conducted in the proper manner and ensure the accuracy of inspection and calibration reports.Schedule/approve overtime, vacation and complete timekeeping requirements for all hourly employees.Attend daily Production Review Meeting.Ensure employees are taking all breaks and lunches within the required time periodInterface with other departments to ensure short- and long-term goals and deadlines are accomplishedWalk shop floor to ensure all employees are maintaining productivity standardsEmployee relations: promoting teamwork, coaching and counseling employeesEnsures employees are in compliance with all company policies and proceduresCoaches employees in their continuous improvement effortsPromotes continual improvement (ABS) where applicableWorks in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environmentDevelops and implements department training plansPerforms other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.    

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.