Quality Supervisor

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Job Description
 

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a working Supervisor in the Quality Assurance department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the receiving inspection process, managing the calibration procedures, and working closely with the quality technicians to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead the receiving inspection team in the examination and verification of incoming materials and components.
• Ensure that all received items meet specified quality standards and address any discrepancies or non-conformities promptly.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to communicate and resolve quality issues with suppliers.
• Manage the calibration program for all measurement and testing equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Develop and implement calibration schedules, tracking systems, and documentation procedures.
• Conduct regular audits to verify the accuracy and reliability of calibrated equipment.
• Work closely with quality technicians to establish and maintain quality control processes, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor and analyze product and process data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in the development and revision of quality documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality manuals.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the receiving inspection and calibration team.
• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the department.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• High school diploma or equivalent or GED equivalent is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+  years in a manufacturing/production environment with at least 2 years in a Supervisory role
• Proven experience in quality assurance, receiving inspection, and calibration processes.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations related to quality management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) is a plus.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an office and/or production environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Training Travel Requirement:

• This role requires weekly travel from Salt Lake City, UT to Simi Valley, CA for training for the first three months of employment. Training occurs Monday through Friday, three weeks per month. Travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation will be provided. After the training period, the position is based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Clearance Level
 

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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