Interim Quality Supervisor

Lead Quality Excellence in Aerospace — Join PDS Tech Commercial as an Interim Quality Supervisor

Location: Simpsonville, SC 29681

Schedule: Monday to Friday, First Shift

Type: Full-time; Consultant (6 Months)

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour

Drive Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Interim Quality Supervisor to join our team, partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry. In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of product quality for a dynamic manufacturing operation—ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards, maintaining regulatory certifications, and leading a high-performing team dedicated to product excellence.

Your leadership will directly influence manufacturing performance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction—helping shape the standards of quality that keep aircraft safe and reliable.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA regulations, and internal Quality Management Systems.
• Lead and support quality control, inspection, and assurance activities across the production line.
• Manage inspection technicians, coordinating non-conformance management and root cause resolution efforts.
• Oversee quality reporting and KPIs—analyzing data to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to address product design, materials, and process quality issues.
• Implement new inspection technologies and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Direct key quality programs including FAI (AS9102), APQP/PPAP, and supplier quality procedures.
• Maintain and support the site’s regulatory certifications and ensure consistent audit readiness.
• Build a culture of quality through coaching, training, and team empowerment.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or electrical assemblies, including 4+ years in a quality leadership role.
• Strong understanding of AS9100D, supplier quality procedures, and FAI per AS9102.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, MPR, MFP, ZDP, CORE methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving, root cause analysis (RRCA), and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and digitalization tools.
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Net-Inspect, special process quality control, or Six Sigma/statistical analysis.
• Background in aerospace manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with world-class aerospace innovators. When you join our team, you’ll:

• Take on a leadership role with direct impact on production quality and customer satisfaction.
• Work alongside industry experts committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to strengthen your experience with a global aerospace leader.
• Be part of a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Lead Quality Forward?

If you’re a driven quality professional ready to make an impact in aerospace manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial and play a key role in delivering products that meet the highest standards of excellence.

Pay Details: $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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