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Quality Supervisor - DefenseBUSINESS: Pumps AmericaLOCATION: Monroe, NC DIRECT REPORTING: GM for DefenseFUNCTIONAL REPORTING: QualityPOSITION DETAILSPosition SummaryThe Quality Supervisor Defense will support the business in the areas of new product development, lean implementation, process capability improvement, daily production support, (including in-process and final inspection, process and product auditing), technical data interpretation/analysis (engineering drawings, specifications, technical publications, purchase orders review, and quality system management.The supervisor should be knowledgeable of statistical process controls, dimensional inspection metrology, and quality systems.The supervisor will primarily interface with Customers, Suppliers, Sales/Contracts, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Quality Manager.Principal ActivitiesDrive manufacturing process capability improvements through use of varying problem solving techniques.Collect and analyze data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement of product and process quality Provide leadership on problem solving teams to drive root cause analyses and corrective/preventive action plans Validate and respond to corrective and preventive action requests (from both internal and external customers)Provide quality witness on tear down of customer returned materialDevelop process flow charts/diagrams and process failure mode effects analyses reportsAssist Manufacturing Engineering team with inspection requirements in part and product manufacturing routesConduct and participate in quality system, process, and product auditsProvide technical leadership to inspection team membersComply with all company policies/proceduresConduct contract review to ensure compliance with military and customer requirements.Perform product and process auditsExamination / audit on finished product before customer source inspection/shipment in order to test the conformance to ATP"In-Line" examination / audit of production line confirming adherence to ATP and testing methodology.Review of all documentation/ drawings, ATP sign off sheets, visual conformance, finish etc.First piece inspection of production lot that checks for compliance with engineering drawingsEnsures that product identification marking or labeling requirements set out in drawings or associated specifications are properly observed.The ability to perform in-process and final source inspections including First Article inspectionsThe ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings, specifications, geometric dimensioning and tolerances per ANSI/ASME Y 14.5The ability to perform mechanical measurement for verifying the compliance of complex machined, formed, and assembled pile inspection packages for customer review.Perform other job-related duties as assigned by managementCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge and experience with ISO/QS standards (ISO 9001)Demonstrated ability to create and implement control plans and audit plansWorking knowledge of inspection metrologyWorking knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancingAbility to create and/or review failure analysis reportsThorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other applicable toolsNDT Level II MT, PT, VT certification preferred or willing to obtainSix Sigma Green Belt certification a plusApproximately 10% travel possibleEducation & ExperienceTypically requires a minimum level of knowledge that is acquired through a two-year college degree in an applicable field and three years related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities