Quality Assurance Supervisor

Job Details

Job Location
: HB - Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Salary Range
: $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Airtech is a family-owned, community focused, global leader founded in 1973. We are the market leader in materials used in the manufacturing of high-performance composite parts. Our products are used by the aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports industries to create cutting edge lighter, stronger, and greener components.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor ensures that all products meet required quality standards through rigorous quality control, laboratory testing, and regulatory compliance. With a strong chemistry and materials science background, this role also contributes to experimental research, new product development, and process improvement. The Supervisor leads QA and lab teams, ensures conformance to standards such as AS9100/ISO
9001 and supports R&D activities including conducting experiments and testing prototype materials.

Direct, functional experience running an AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management System

• Not just participation - you have acted as an internal auditor or lead auditor.
• You have managed, co-managed, or overseen a certified quality system.
• You understand how the system operates end-to-end, not just how to respond to audit findings.

• You have planned audits, executed them, documented findings, and implemented corrective actions.
• You are someone who can manage AS/ISO processes from day one.

If you have only “been audited” but have never carried out audits or maintained a quality system, you will not be a match for this position.

• Supervise QA technicians and laboratory staff; provide technical guidance, training, and daily direction.
• Oversee laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods using chemical and physical test methods.
• Run and maintain the AS9100/ISO
  9001 system
  , including documentation, audit schedules, and compliance controls.
• Lead internal audits
  , support external audits, and ensure readiness for annual certification.
• Manage calibration systems for lab and production testing equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and implement effective CAPA.
• Maintain accurate QA records for audits and full traceability.
• Support production by reviewing machine setups and verifying process parameters.
• Promote a safe and organized laboratory environment.

• Partner with R&D teams on new product development and process optimization.
• Prepare samples, operate experimental equipment, and analyze data for accuracy.
• Maintain detailed experiment documentation and report findings.
• Assist with pilot runs, technical evaluations, and experimental trials.
• Develop technical reports and performance data.
• Maintain R&D equipment and assist with repairs or modifications.
• Contribute to cross-functional technical problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS:

• AA/BS degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related applied science.
• 3+ years in quality assurance or R&D within manufacturing or chemical processes (composites or plastics preferred).
• Strong, functional experience running AS9100 or ISO
  9001 systems (non-negotiable).
• Experience as an auditor (internal or lead).
• Skilled with laboratory test methods, chemical testing, and material evaluation.
• Knowledge of standard lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred (Dynamics/Navision).
• Proven team leadership, cross-department communication, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.

PREFERRED:

• Background in polymer science, composites, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience interfacing with customers for technical evaluations or complaint resolution.
• Familiarity with DOE, data analysis, and prototype testing.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Ability to use manual dexterity for keyboarding, writing, and operating office…