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From concept through production, we turn complex ideas into high-performance products.\nAs an employee-owned company, our people are our greatest strength. We value innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to building products that matter.\nPosition Summary\nThe Quality Supervisor leads daily quality assurance and inspection activities to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements. This role supervises quality personnel, coordinates inspection priorities, manages nonconformances, and drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.\nWhat You'll Own\nDaily quality operations, inspection schedules, and priorities\nQuality team leadership, training, and performance\nProduct inspections, compliance, and nonconformance management\nQuality Management System (QMS) requirements and AS9100 compliance\nQuality metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement\nEssential Functions\nQuality Operations & Inspection Management\nOversee daily quality activities, inspection schedules, staffing, and workload assignments to meet production and customer requirements.\nEnsure products and processes comply with engineering specifications, inspection requirements, AS9100/ISO 9001 standards, and company procedures.\nManage the Material Review Board (MRB) process, including identification, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming products.\nCoordinate with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Material Control to resolve quality issues and maintain production flow.\nQuality Systems & Continuous Improvement\nConduct work center and production audits, investigate nonconformances, and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.\nMonitor quality performance, analyze trends, and implement improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methods.\nMaintain accurate inspection records, quality documentation, and performance reports to support compliance and management review.\nEstablish and monitor quality objectives aligned with company goals, regulatory requirements, and the Quality Management System.\nTeam Leadership & Development\nLead, coach, and develop Quality Inspectors, Engineers, Document Control personnel, and other assigned staff.\nEstablish clear expectations, manage employee performance, and provide training, feedback, and development opportunities.\nPromote a collaborative, accountable, and quality-focused work environment through effective communication and problem-solving.\nNon-Essential Functions\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nWhat You Bring\nExperience\nHigh school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, preferred.\n2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.\n3-5 years of experience with AS9100 quality management systems; aerospace or composite manufacturing experience strongly preferred.\nExperience with composite manufacturing processes, including autoclave, RTM, or compression molding, preferred.\nTechnical Skills\nKnowledge of quality inspection processes, nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.\nExperience with contact and noncontact inspection methods; CMM operation preferred.\nFamiliarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nProfessional Skills\nStrong leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nEffective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.\nOrganized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with strong time management skills.\nAbility to collaborate across departments and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nCompensation & Benefits\nSalary Range: $35-$45 (based on experience and skillset)\n100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental\nAnnual Bonus Program\n401(k) with 5% Match\nEmployee Stock Option Program\n9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)\nPaid Holidays + Generous PTO \n$2,500 Tuition Reimbursement\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nRock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.\nITAR Requirement\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. 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