Quality Control Inspector - Aero-Glen International

Job description

Overview of the Position

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for verifying that incoming aerospace products, materials, and associated documentation conform to applicable purchase order requirements, customer specifications, engineering requirements, and company procedures. Supporting preventative measures and corrective actions analysis to deliver the highest quality product to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform visual and technical inspection of all parts and assemblies produced ensuring conformity to purchase requirements, applicable specifications, drawings, inspection instructions and customer requirements before acceptance or shipment. Read and comprehend blueprints and technical specifications to support creation and execution of inspection plans, documenting results accurately and completely. Use equipment such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc to measure products and determine conformance to design characteristics.

Verify that inspection equipment is suitable for its intended use and follow established procedures for handling inspection equipment. Identify, segregate and document nonconforming products in accordance with established procedures, providing inspection findings for disposition and corrective action activities. Review and perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102, applicable customer requirements, and company procedures.

Activities include verification of required characteristics, review of supporting documentation, completion of applicable forms, and coordination of discrepancies with the Quality Manager prior to approval and release. Support corrective action investigations by providing factual inspection evidence and identifying recurring inspection issues. Handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for assigned accounts and Federal Contract Information (FCI) as required.

Support continuous improvement activities for the Quality Department Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to use and present information by using MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook or related programs. General knowledge of drawing/data systems and configuration management principles and processes. Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and QMS testing methodologies. Basic to advanced knowledge of GD&T preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies between physical products in relation to drawing/specification documentation and customer requirements.

Working knowledge of inspection tools such as micrometers or calipers preferred. Familiarity with AS9102 First Article expectations and requirements. Familiarity with AS9100/AS9120, and ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.

Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 25 pounds. Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Is frequently required to talk or listen. Is required to have clear vision at 20 inches or less, or up to 20 feet or more; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Works at moderate noise levels. Minimal travel required.