Quality Supervisor - Aerospace Manufacturing - Middletown, CT

This position oversees quality inspection activities and leads a team responsible for ensuring products meet strict industry and customer requirements. You will champion compliance, process excellence, and inspector development within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Client Details

This organization is a long‑established aerospace and defense manufacturing company known for producing highly reliable, engineered components. They operate in a regulated industry where precision and compliance are essential. The team values continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical rigor. Employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions to product quality and operational efficiency. The company supports professional development and encourages a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Description

• Lead daily activities of the quality inspection team, ensuring timely incoming, in‑process, and final inspections
• Support inspectors resolving nonconformances and interpreting requirements
• Coordinate customer source inspections
• Oversee training on blueprint reading, inspection criteria, equipment usage, and documentation
• Partner with Engineering and Production to reduce variation and streamline processes
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and employee development
• Maintain a culture focused on compliance, ethics, and continuous improvement
• Monitor changes to customer and regulatory standards
• Provide audit support to Quality teams
• Track inspection turnaround times and prepare metrics
• Review and approve quality documentation; generate Certificates of Conformance
• Perform inspections as needed
• Collaborate with HR and other teams to build effective training programs
• Oversee FAA repair station and ATP documentation scheduling
• Identify and drive improvements to workflows, processes, and tools

Profile

• 3-5 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing
• 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace regulatory standards
• Strong understanding of inspection methods and tools (e.g., handheld gages, comparators, FARO arms, height stands)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and record‑keeping skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality systems
• Knowledge of quality fundamentals, lean principles, and continuous improvement
• Ability to guide teams through change with a transformational leadership style
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• DQR certification is a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a highly regulated, technical industry with long-term stability.
• The ability to make a visible impact on quality performance and operational success.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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