Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector, HWAD

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Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector, HWAD

Job Location: Hawthorne, NV

Teams: Safety

Req Id: 3823

Posting Start Date: 9/28/26

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Were looking for an experienced Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector.

The Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector supervises quality assurance inspection activities for the Hawthorne Army Depot to support compliant receipt, issue, storage, renovation, and demilitarization of ammunition and ammunition components. This job directs assigned quality personnel, supports ISO and quality program requirements, and ensures inspection work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Company and government requirements.

Position may require security clearance, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives clearance, and favorable NCIC III vetting, consistent with contract and government requirements.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.

As the Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector, heres the work youll do:

• Work with the Quality Assurance / ISO Manager to plan and develop quality assurance inspection policies, goals, objectives, and department priorities. Assist with work request review, job estimates, and budget control to support effective quality oversight.
• Plan and schedule approved inspection work for employees involved in quality assurance and technical inspection of receipt, issue, storage, renovation, or demilitarization of ammunition and ammunition components. Ensure inspection documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with required procedures.
• Provide administrative and technical guidance to assigned inspectors and other depot personnel. Develop and deliver authorized training for ammunition-related inspection activities to support safe, compliant, and consistent work execution.
• Authorize rejection of packaging, handling, storage, or products that do not meet acceptable standards. Recommend improvements to methods and procedures to maintain quality standards, support compliance, and improve operational efficiency.
• Serve as lead internal quality auditor and use professional discretion and sound judgment in quality assurance matters. Provide staffing input and recommendations related to hiring, termination, promotion, or other employee status changes.
• Support a safe, ethical, and compliant work environment by upholding Company values, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct, and required reporting expectations. Report known or potential safety and environmental concerns to the appropriate personnel or department.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Quality assurance and inspection knowledge sufficient to support the Quality Assurance / ISO Manager and maintain certification processes for depot maintenance and supply services operations.
• Work planning and reporting capability sufficient to evaluate work requests, prepare job estimates, support budget controls, and prepare required quality assurance reports.
• Policy, procedure, and technical documentation capability sufficient to develop, maintain, and improve quality assurance methods, procedures, and inspection techniques.
• Technical communication capability sufficient to write inspection documentation, technical reports, audit findings, and related business communications in English.
• People leadership capability sufficient to schedule work, provide technical guidance, support employee development, and reinforce quality, safety, and compliance expectations.
• Computer and applicable software proficiency sufficient to prepare reports, maintain records, analyze inspection information, and complete required job functions accurately and timely.

And if you have these qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and an Associate Degree in Industrial Management or a closely related field; equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of inspection, quality assurance, or related experience, including at least 1 year of supervisory, lead, or work-direction experience. Familiarity with munitions, calibration, and hazardous materials is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications required by the Company Master Training Plan. Maintaining required certifications is a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State drivers license. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of government security clearance, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives clearance, and favorable NCIC III vetting as required.
• Must perform job duties safely and professionally, maintain high ethical standards, follow Company policies and procedures, and report safety or environmental concerns to the appropriate personnel or department.

In compliance with this states pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $68,480 - $102,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, transcribe documents, view a computer, read, inspect objects, or operate machinery)

Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)

Manual dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses the fingers)

Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)

Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)

Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 20 pounds

Walking

Repetitive motions of any part of the body

Pushing or pulling

Hearing

Fingering

Grasping

Feeling

Climbing

Kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Talking

Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods of time

Ability to write complex documents in the English language

Ability to read complex documents in the English language

Capacity to express thoughts orally

Capacity to reason and make sound decisions

Proficiency with MS Office and applicable quality systems

Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment

Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the Companys office or work site

Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, or extreme noise

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