New 
Inspection Supervisor - Black Mountain, NC
 Kearfott Corporation | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, North Carolina, Black Mountain | |
| 2858 US Highway 70 West (Show on map) | |
 Jul 30, 2025 | |
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Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.
Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com Position Description: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in inspecting in-process components in a machine shop, gage lab, and assembly/coil winding environment. Essential Functions: * Directly supervises employees including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving issues. * Initiates cross training of specialty jobs to ensure proper back-up and efficient utilization of assigned personnel. * Responsible for interaction between Manufacturing and Quality Inspection. * Coordinates with Manufacturing to prioritize inspection work through multiple inspection areas and relays priority to inspectors as required. * Recommend corrective action for discrepancies found during audits/inspections. * Assists QAE's with MRB dispositions and scrap decisions as required. * Establishes and maintains portions of the Quality Assurance budget and assures proper control of cost elements. * Performs other tasks directed by Management to satisfy company objectives. * Coordinates periodically with outside calibration vendors. Position ensures adherence to Kearfott quality standards and customer specifications. * Coordinates ordering of gaging and tooling to support inspection activities. * Coordinates roll out of new inspection equipment as well as maintain including CMM and other automated inspection devices. Critical Competencies: * Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. * Strong team building skills. * Ability to interact with all levels of the organization. * Strong influencing skills. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Required Education & Experience: * 3-5 years of supervisory experience; supervisory experience in a machine shop inspection environment strongly preferred. * Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience combined. * Must be US Citizen. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans | |