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Manpower

Quality and Inspection Leader

Manpower, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232

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Quality and Inspection Leader We are looking for a

proven Quality & Inspection leader

— someone who can step into our shop on Day One, assess the operation, and

immediately take control of Quality execution and Inspection discipline.

We need someone who has extensive experience on how to properly align, verify, and use a

FARO Arm .

ITAR / CUI Eligibility (Required)

This role requires access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Applicants must be a

U.S. Person

per ITAR (22 CFR §120.62).

The Role — What You Will Own You will

own Quality Assurance and Inspection , end-to-end.

This is a

lead-from-the-front role . You will set standards, enforce them, and ensure Quality operates at the speed of production — without sacrificing compliance or accuracy.

Quality Leadership (System + Execution)

Take full ownership of the Quality function —

no babysitting, no hand‑holding

Drive real QMS performance (AS9100‑aligned) — not paperwork for its own sake

Lead corrective action, root cause, containment, and prevention with urgency and effectiveness

Hold the team accountable to clear expectations and measurable results

Act as the senior Quality authority for customer issues, escapes, and audit responses

Communicate directly and confidently with leadership, production, and customers

Inspection Leadership (Hands‑On Authority Required)

Own receiving, in‑process, and final inspection performance

Set and enforce inspection standards — blueprint interpretation, GD&T application, documentation quality

Personally understand and validate inspection decisions when required

Ensure AS9102 FAIs are done

correctly, completely, and on time

Establish a culture where inspection supports flow — not bottlenecks or confusion

You

must

know how to properly align, verify, and use a FARO Arm

You must be capable of troubleshooting FARO results and validating inspection output

You are expected to standardize FARO usage, methods, and reporting

This role cannot depend on “one FARO guy” —

you are the authority

Who This Role Is For This role is for someone who:

Sees a weak Quality operation and

fixes it

Leads without waiting for permission

Is technically respected because they

know inspection and QA cold

Moves fast, sets expectations, and holds people accountable

Is comfortable stepping in when something is wrong — and stopping bad product

Minimum Requirements (Must Have)

10+ years

Quality experience in aerospace manufacturing (precision machining required)

Proven leadership experience (Manager / Supervisor / Lead)

Expert‑level blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation

Strong hands‑on inspection background (not just system oversight)

FARO Arm competency — alignment, probing strategy, validation, reporting

AS9100 experience with real‑world execution (not just audits)

Ability to work at production pace without sacrificing quality

Strongly Preferred

Direct ownership of AS9102 FAIs

CMM experience in addition to FARO

Demonstrated reduction of escapes, rework, and scrap

Experience fixing underperforming Quality departments

This Role Is NOT For

Passive inspectors

Resume QA managers with no hands‑on credibility

Followers who wait for direction

Anyone uncomfortable making decisions or holding the line

Why This Role Matters This position has

real authority and real impact .

If you are an expert who wants to run Quality the right way — decisively, technically, and with accountability —

we want to talk to you.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance, Management, and Manufacturing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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