Quality Inspection Supervisor

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on! We are looking for a Quality Inspection Supervisor who will lead and develop our Quality Inspection team members at our Mountain View, CA facilities. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring inspectors receive proper mentorship, coaching and training to be effective at performing their jobs. The Quality Inspection Supervisor will regularly partner with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain to ensure the inspection team is effectively integrating with their respective teams to support the aircraft build.  Within 3 months you will: Have developed positive working relationships with your subordinates and ensure they have growth plans and the tools they need to be successful. Have developed an effective working relationship with cross-functional peers from Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain which helps support the build of our Gen 6 aircraft. Develop a staffing plan to ensure coverage of all production shops.  Understand the current inspection capability, and develop a plan to enhance or expand our technical ability. Within 6 months you will: Develop processes to ensure that products and processes comply with engineering requirements, company processes, and government regulations Have completed hiring and training a team of quality professionals, as appropriate for the near-term business needs. Determine the measurement metrics to be used to display the quality of the production system health. Work with the Quality Engineering team to analyze metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Within 12 months you will: Develop a capacity plan that will depict the steps the inspection team will take to support future production expansion efforts. Established the needed quality processes to support production in our effort to gain our FAA production certification. Develop the inspection team to understand conformity and certification of aircraft parts, assemblies and final assembly. Required: 9+ years experience working within a manufacturing environment, preference for higher-rate operations. 5+ years working within the aerospace industry Previous supervisor or lead experience  Able to positively influence team members to complete assigned tasks or projects.  Ability to ensure the quality control system is compliant with released Wisk process documents. Experience developing and training employees on inspection techniques, various inspection tools and quality processes Able to build inspection capacity plans designed to support production schedule(s) Able to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Open to occasional travel  Preferred: Experience with Certification and conformity of aircraft parts or assemblies. Lean Six Sigma Training/Certification Knowledge of AS9100  12+ years experience in a Quality manufacturing environment, preference for higher-rate operations and/or aerospace industry 5+ years of supervisory experience Bachelors Degree $13,664 - $157,086 a year Compensation and Benefits: In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.   Job Type: Full-time Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $136,664 - $157,085   per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage  individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider  every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture. Wisk HQ located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more. To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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