Quality Supervisor

Rock West Composites is seeking a Quality Supervisor.

Who We Are:

Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. From concept through production, we turn complex ideas into high-performance products.

As an employee-owned company, our people are our greatest strength. We value innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to building products that matter.

Position Summary The 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.

What You'll Own

• Daily quality operations, inspection schedules, and priorities
• Quality team leadership, training, and performance
• Product inspections, compliance, and nonconformance management
• Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and AS9100 compliance
• Quality metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement

Essential Functions Quality Operations & Inspection Management

• Oversee daily quality activities, inspection schedules, staffing, and workload assignments to meet production and customer requirements.
• Ensure products and processes comply with engineering specifications, inspection requirements, AS9100/ISO 9001 standards, and company procedures.
• Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process, including identification, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming products.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Material Control to resolve quality issues and maintain production flow.

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct work center and production audits, investigate nonconformances, and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor quality performance, analyze trends, and implement improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methods.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality documentation, and performance reports to support compliance and management review.
• Establish and monitor quality objectives aligned with company goals, regulatory requirements, and the Quality Management System.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Inspectors, Engineers, Document Control personnel, and other assigned staff.
• Establish clear expectations, manage employee performance, and provide training, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and quality-focused work environment through effective communication and problem-solving.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with AS9100 quality management systems; aerospace or composite manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with composite manufacturing processes, including autoclave, RTM, or compression molding, preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of quality inspection processes, nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Experience with contact and noncontact inspection methods; CMM operation preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $35-$45 (based on experience and skillset)
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
• Annual Bonus Program
• 401(k) with 5% Match
• Employee Stock Option Program
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
• $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rock 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.

ITAR Requirement

To 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. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.

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