Quality Supervisor (Machine)

Quality Supervisor (Machine)Reports to: Director of Quality Class: IndirectThe Quality Supervisor (Machine) is responsible for directing and overseeing the Machine, Paint and Incoming Quality Inspectors, optimizing resources to achieve quality and delivery metrics as per BPM, ensuring quality requirements are met and communicated throughout the organization, supporting lean manufacturing principles, promoting teamwork through their behavior, acting in accordance with Altek's Policies and adhering to the goals and expectations as defined by management.Responsibilities:Supervises, trains, delegates and coaches the Machine, Paint and Incoming Quality InspectorsMonitors performance progress of direct reports related to qualitative PDP factors, provides prompt, honest feedback in a coaching/team building capacity, provides praise and recognition to those that demonstrate improvement and adaptability in collaboration with the President to develop the greatest potential in the individual and in the teamCollaborates with stakeholders to ensure processes are capable of meeting the customer specificationsCommunicates between all departments to ensure product meets all quality standardsParticipates in NPI meetings to ensure quality concerns are addressedValidates and/or performs First Article Inspections; ensures that all FAIs are completed and communicated in a timely mannerWorks with Engineering Program Managers when processes are not capable in order to make criteria changeAnalyzes data (RMA, scrap, rework, compliant, etc.) to identify not process-capable productsPerforms and/or supervises the execution of an 8D Corrective/Preventative Action and verifies effectivenessOversees the management and electronic retention of customer waivers and deviation documentationPerforms in-process and final inspections to check dimensions, cosmetic criteria counts and packaging of parts to ensure qualityEnsures all job operations as well as certificates of compliance and material certificates are completeAnswers quality questions and effectively trains others in the use of basic measuring instruments, dimensional inspection, cosmetic inspection and general drawing interpretationManages filing of production and measurement documentsResponsible for measuring parts and managing data for process capability studies performed at AltekResponsible for updating quality plans and documentation for print revision changesAssists in the creation and continuous improvement of SWIs and BPMAttends and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings as neededStaffs to meet the inspection needs with the best possible candidates, gathers input from stakeholders regarding a candidate's cultural and professional fit within Altek as well as and their technical expertise as compared to the job requirementsParticipates in all audit processesBuilds and maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliersAdapts and modifies as circumstances warrantDemonstrates safe work habitsEmbraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customersEmbraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviorsQualifications:High School Diploma or GEDMinimum of five years' experience in Quality Assurance and/or Machine Shop environmentCNC, CMM programming experience, PC-DMIS preferredExperience with AS9100 standardExperience with AS9102 First ArticleWorking knowledge of ISO 9001Strong understanding of GD&TCMM programming experienceExcellent documentation skillsUnderstanding of machine shop, assembly and manufacturing functionsAbility to accurately read blueprints (aerospace/military)Must be able to work in a team environmentPays strong attention to detail and exhibits critical thinking skillsStrong written, verbal and digital communication skills (Word, Excel, ERP, etc)