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In this role, one ensures that production and manufacturing lines perform efficiently, coordinate employee efforts, and facilitate communications between management and production departments. Develop ways to improve the manufacturing processes to ensure higher-quality goods.\nPosition Responsibilities\nSupervise Receiving and Final Inspectors, Quality Technicians, and providing guidance\nSupport Quality Assurance in driving corrective actions and failure analysis in a timely manner\nParticipate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and Manage Final Inspection activities\nImplement Inspection and Quality Plans and Ensure product acceptance criteria reflects the customer's definition of fitness for use\nConduct internal audit activities including but not limited to quality management systems, purchasing, contract review process, and manufacturing\nReview specifications and procedures for products or processes, and training staff to use them\nSet the requirements for raw materials from suppliers and monitoring their compliance\nInspecting the final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approving or rejecting the final products\nGaining feedback from the clients, attending meetings, submitting reports, and assisting external auditors and inspectors\nDrive trend improvements on the internal and external quality in support of strategic business objectives\nWorks on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions\nProvides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization\nOther duties as assigned\n Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)\nBachelor's degree or equivalent in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience\nMinimum of 3 - 5 years of management/supervisory experience\nMinimum of 8 years' relevant experience\nExperience and a strong understanding of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R Studies and lean manufacturing methodologies\nDemonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100, AS9102 standards and audits\nDemonstrates proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)\nKnowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and their application for the inspection of complex products - a full understanding of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).\nExpertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills\n Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies\nDemonstrates leadership and initiative to work efficiently and to streamline processes\nHas a full understanding of one's specialization and uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways\nAble to communicate with customer and suppliers to resolve processes gaps and the ability to apply specified requirements in a cost-effective approach\nManage the collection of, compile and analyze data (using the appropriate six sigma methods and techniques) to provide to Quality Assurance team as required\nAble to affect internal and external DPPM (scrap and rework) reduction and OTD improvements both internally and at our suppliers\nStrong written/verbal communication, analytical, time management and problem solving skills\nDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives\nUses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances\nInspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees\nBrings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision\nChampions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change\n Physical Demands\nAbility to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)\nRequired to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)\nClearance Level\nPublic TrustThe salary range for this role is:\n$117,500 - $179,250AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.\nITAR Requirement:\nThis position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.\nBenefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.\nWe also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.\nPrincipals only need apply. NO agencies please.\nAbout AV:\nAV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.\nWe don’t just build defense technology-we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.\nFounded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.\nIf you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. 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