The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all aerospace components and systems meet strict quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves inspecting, testing, and verifying materials, processes, and products throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure compliance with engineering type design, industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications. As a QA Inspector II NDT I the inspector will perform calibrations, perform nondestructive tests, and evaluate product for acceptance or rejection determinations on standard work tasks according to written instructions and record results. NDT level 1 inspectors are thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the method of NDT being used. This individual is responsible for ensuring timely execution and reporting of inspection results to include documentation of deviations from the intended design. The qualified applicant will need to demonstrate attention to detail, thoroughness with tasks, unwavering integrity, sound judgment and a cooperative attitude throughout the inspection process. This individual will also take the initiative to identify design and process improvement changes that could result in quality improvements.
Schedule: Hours for this shift are Monday - Thursday; 3:30pm - 2:00am. Employees on the2nd shift will receive a 10% shift differential.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
* Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
* Reads, interprets and inspects to drawings, procedures, and process specifications that govern manufacturing processes
* Communicates findings to the appropriate department for corrective action.
* Maintain detailed records of inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions. Prepare reports and communicate findings to management and engineering teams.
* Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
* Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.
* Ability to demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the quality assurance manual and the processes/procedures within
* Ensures that products/articles/services meet the drawing, specification and customer requirements
* Analyzes finished aircraft assembly bonds, parts, or components to determine acceptance or rejection based on drawings, specs, and procedures
* Ensures accuracy and completion of all paperwork and planning having to do with operations performed and materials consumed
* Identify, document, and report any non-conformance issues or defects, and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
* Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies 6s principles. Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions
* Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties
* Demonstrates leadership qualities when working with manufacturing technicians
* Good communicator in both oral and written language
* Has the ability to apply written processes/procedures to products/articles for inspection
* Flexibility with job functions and the ability multi-task
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee
* Root Cause and Corrective Action team member
* Assist the management team in assignment of First Article/Change Management tasks to QA team members
* Assist management team in identifying and assigning audits
* Hold/conduct MRB issue resolution meetings
* Completes internal NDT training courses
* Ensures proper calibration of equipment
* Performs inspections per the appropriate technical references
* Interprets and evaluates non-destructive test results according to applicable engineering specifications
Additional Information
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * AAS in Non-Destructive Testing; Quality Assurance; or a related field preferred * Certifications such as ASNT UT/VT/ST, Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or similar quality certifications are a plus. * Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations) and tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMMs). * QA II NDI I Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within the aerospace industry, preferably in manufacturing or assembly environments * Strong understanding of aerospace materials, processes, and testing methods. * Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation. * Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and inspection software. * Leadership experience preferred * Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal). * Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: * Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions tVisit the Employer site for more details