Inspection Supervisor

Step into a leadership role at a premier OEM foundry where innovation meets precision. As a Layout Supervisor, you’ll work on critical aerospace components for military helicopters, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like 3D sand printing and PolyScan 3D scanning. You’ll lead operations across fixture, straightening, machine shop, and layout areas, driving production goals while ensuring compliance with inspection and safety standards. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on first article inspections, manage training and performance evaluations, and support resource planning–all within an autonomous leadership team committed to professional growth and continuous improvement. Apply today!

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate scheduling and workflow across fixture, machine shop, straightening, and layout operations
• Lead quality assurance and inspection activities to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams on first article inspections and pre-production development parts
• Develop, maintain, and update work instructions, submitting revisions through Quality Control
• Manage completion and accuracy of inspection documentation, including AS9102 forms and reports
• Train, coach, and assess employees while maintaining current training records
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration programs, and vendor service coordination
• Maintain tool crib inventory and ensure calibration schedules are up to date
• Utilize PolyWorks and other metrology systems to support layout and inspection processes
• Secure and maintain required certifications, approvals, and inspection stamps while driving continuous quality and cost improvements

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of metrology experience with strong technical skills
• Proficiency in Polyworks, Excel, and metrology tools (snap calipers, micrometers)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong communication skills for coordinating across departments
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, and NADCAP standards preferred

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• HSA
• Life insurance and disability
• EAP
• Telemedicine

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Aaron Christner at (319) 449-1200 or email achristner@thepalmergroup.com.