Quality Inspection Supervisor Job at GKN Aerospace Services Limited, Garden Grove, CA

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  • GKN Aerospace Services Limited
  • Garden Grove, CA

Job Description

Quality Inspection Supervisor

Date: Apr 9, 2026

Location:Garden Grove, CA, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Inspection Supervisor to lead our quality inspection team within adynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of aerospace quality standards, demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, and apply a hands-on leadership approach to ensure product compliance with safety, reliability, and customer expectations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily inspection activities to ensure timely and accurate quality checks.
  • Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Review inspection documentation for accuracy and traceability.
  • Develop and maintain inspection plans and procedures, including FAIs and in-process inspections.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate inspection personnel.
  • Facilitate internal and external audits, addressing findings and supporting improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor inspection metrics and KPIs, report findings to senior management.
  • Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to minimize rework and scrap.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing quality inspection experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
  • U.S. Person status per ITAR regulations
  • Proficient in GD&T, precision measurement tools, and visual inspection standards
  • Experience with ERP systems, SPC tools, and digital inspection platforms
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data.
  • Experience working with DCMA and FAA inspectors.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical degree or certifications in aerospace quality
  • FAA Repair Station (Part 145) inspection experience
  • Internal audit and statistical analysis experience

Compensation Data

Pay Range: $85,898.00 - $107,372.00


Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

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