Precision Cleaning Supervisor

The Precision Cleaning Supervisor oversees daily operations of cleaning processes for aerospace components, ensuring all parts meet strict contamination control and quality standards (often tied to specs like AS9100 and NASA or defense cleanliness requirements).

This is a hands-on leadership role-part production manager, part quality enforcer.

Salary: $32- $37/hr DOE

1. Production & Operations Oversight
Supervise technicians performing precision cleaning (ultrasonic, aqueous, solvent, etc.)
Schedule and prioritize jobs based on production demand
Ensure on-time delivery without compromising cleanliness standards
Monitor workflow efficiency and reduce bottlenecks

2. Compliance & Quality Control
Enforce adherence to aerospace cleaning specs (particle count, NVR, etc.)
Ensure procedures align with standards like AS9100
Review and approve cleaning documentation and certifications
Coordinate audits (internal, customer, regulatory)

3. Team Leadership
Train and mentor cleaning technicians
Enforce safety protocols (chemical handling, PPE, hazardous materials)
Manage staffing, shift coverage, and performance evaluations
Build accountability and consistency on the floor

4. Process Control & Improvement
Maintain and optimize cleaning processes and equipment
Troubleshoot contamination or failed inspections
Implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, Six Sigma principles)
Work with engineering to refine cleaning methods

5. Equipment & Facility Management
Oversee maintenance of cleaning systems (ultrasonic tanks, cleanrooms, filtration systems)
Ensure calibration and validation of equipment
Maintain cleanroom standards (if applicable, e.g., ISO Class environments)

6. Documentation & Traceability
Maintain detailed records for each cleaned part/batch
Ensure traceability for aerospace compliance
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA)

Technical:
Knowledge of precision cleaning methods and contamination control
Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100, MIL-STD cleanliness specs)
Understanding of materials, solvents, and compatibility

Leadership:
Experience supervising production teams
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
Ability to enforce discipline without killing morale

Analytical:
Problem-solving in high-spec environments
Ability to interpret inspection data and quality metrics

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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