Quality Assurance Supervisor- Job Id 212682
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Quality Assurance Supervisor to join a leading Company located in the Huntington Beach, CA surrounding area.
If interested, please click the link to schedule a call at https://calendly.com/gomez_mari/30min.
Salary: $62,400 - $83,200
The Quality Assurance Supervisor ensures that all products meet required quality standards through rigorous quality control, laboratory testing, and regulatory compliance. With a strong chemistry and materials science background, this role also contributes to experimental research, new product development, and process improvement. The Supervisor leads QA and lab teams, ensures conformance to standards such as AS9100/ISO9001 and supports R&D activities including conducting experiments and testing prototype materials.
Job Responsibilities:
• Supervise QA technicians and laboratory staff, providing training, direction, and technical support.
• Oversee daily laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods using chemical and physical test methods.
• Manage and maintain the calibration system for lab and production testing equipment.
• Ensure all quality systems comply with internal standards, ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and quality issues; lead root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate QA records, test data, inspection results, and documentation for audits and traceability.
• Support production by reviewing machine setups and verifying process parameters align with product specifications.
• Promote and enforce safety policies; maintain a clean and hazard-free lab environment.
• Collaborate with R&D team on new product development and process optimization.
• Set up and operate experimental equipment, prepare samples, and analyze test data for accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain detailed experiment records and report significant results to R&D or project leaders.
• Interface with production teams on technical evaluations, pilot runs, and experimental trials.
• Assist with the development of technical reports, presentations, and performance data for internal and customer use.
• Maintain R&D lab equipment in proper working condition and assist in equipment repairs and modifications.
• Contribute to cross-functional problem-solving initiatives and technical reviews.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
• An Associate's degree or a Bachelor's in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related applied science field.
• Associate degree accepted with extensive QA and lab experience.
• 3-5+ years in quality assurance or R&D in a manufacturing or chemical environment (plastic film or composites preferred).
• Strong laboratory skills, including familiarity with chemical testing, material evaluation, and experimental design.
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO and AS9100.
• Working knowledge of standard lab equipment and instruments.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred (Microsoft Dynamics/Navision).
• Proven ability to lead teams, resolve quality issues, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications:
• Background in polymer science, composites, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience interfacing with customers for technical evaluations or complaint resolution.
• Familiarity with experimental design, data analysis, and prototype testing.
Additional Information's:
This position is on-site M-F with some flexibility 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after to end by 4pm- no overtime) typical shifts are 7am-3:30pm
Skills they must have in conjunction to the qualifications on Job Description:
1. Must have supervisory experience
2. Must have experience managing at least 3-10 Direct Reports.
3. Company will train, applicant must understand Quality within Aerospace Manufacturing
CANDIDATE MUST COMPLETE AND SEND BACK WITH UPDATED RESUME.
1. Quality Systems Compliance
'Can you walk me through how you would prepare for and manage an AS9100 or ISO 9001 audit in a manufacturing environment? What documentation and processes would you prioritize to ensure compliance?'
2. Laboratory Testing & Material Evaluation
'Describe the process you would follow to test and validate a new raw material before it is approved for production use. Which chemical and physical test methods might you apply in this scenario?'
3. Root Cause Analysis & CAPA (explain process)
'A customer reports that a recent batch of composite film failed tensile strength requirements. How would you investigate this issue from receipt of the complaint through to implementing corrective actions?'
4. R&D Collaboration
'When supporting new product development in the lab, how do you balance experimental testing with maintaining strict quality assurance standards? Can you provide an example from your experience?'
5. Calibration & Equipment Maintenance
'How would you set up and manage a calibration program for lab and production equipment to ensure traceability and accuracy, especially in an aerospace manufacturing environment?'
Job Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Rate: Salary: $62,400 - $83,200
Per Diem: No
Overtime: Yes
Duration: Direct
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 09/03/2025
Attention: Maria Gomez
Address: 12062 VALLEY VIEW ST STE 108
City, State: GARDEN GROVE, CA 92845
Phone: 657/250-1893
800 Phone: 800/261-3779
Email: maria.gomez@adeccona.com
Website: www.tadpgs.com
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