Manager, Quality Inspector
Core
Lead multi-site inspection operations for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in defense/aerospace manufacturing, ensuring product quality from incoming materials through end-of-line and managing Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
Role type
Manager, Quality Inspector (Defense/Aerospace Manufacturing)
Builds
Ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and maritime vehicle systems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / Underwater robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality Management Systems (AS9100), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), calibrated inspection equipment operation (CMM, FaroArm, optical comparators), MRB workflows, inspection plan creation, Lean methods, data fluency, multi-site team management
Preferred skills
Mechanical/Aerospace/Quality Engineering degree, ASQ CQE/CQA certification, subsea/marine hardware inspection, electronics inspection (IPC-A-610), QMS/MES/ERP/PLM platforms, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, NPI/prototype inspection
Technologies
CMM, FaroArm, optical comparators, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauge pins/blocks, surface plates, QMS/MES/ERP/PLM platforms
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a multi-site inspection team; Own inspection throughput KPIs and capacity planning; Maintain quality control standards and train inspectors; Partner with Quality Engineering on inspection plans and sampling strategies; Support MRB activities with data and disposition actions; Interface with Supplier Quality on performance issues; Apply Lean methods to improve inspection throughput.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership