Highlights
Perform complex and critical inspection procedures requiring special setups, new or unique equipment, and the interpretation of test data from multiple sources. Segregate or place nonconforming products on hold and communicate inspection findings to Quality, Production, Engineering, and other appropriate departments.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Glastonbury, CT |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Website | https://www.heico.com/ |
Description
Turbine Kinetics Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Production Inspector to inspect aerospace components throughout the production process. This position ensures that products conform to engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.
The Quality Production Inspector will perform in-process and final inspections, document inspection results, identify nonconforming products, and work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to maintain the highest standards of product quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and other technical documents to understand inspection and product requirements.
- Perform inspections on aerospace products as described in approved written work instructions.
- Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections of components and assemblies.
- Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections on a wide variety of aerospace products.
- Use standard inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gages, dial indicators, plug gages, pin gages, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Perform complex and critical inspection procedures requiring special setups, new or unique equipment, and the interpretation of test data from multiple sources.
- Verify product conformity to applicable dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, workmanship standards, and acceptance criteria.
- Confirm that inspection equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for the required inspection.
- Record inspection results accurately and maintain complete inspection documentation and quality records.
- Identify and document nonconforming materials or products in accordance with company procedures.
- Segregate or place nonconforming products on hold and communicate inspection findings to Quality, Production, Engineering, and other appropriate departments.
- Maintain product, lot, and serial-number traceability throughout the inspection process.
- Follow all company quality procedures, safety requirements, and applicable aerospace standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection work area.
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education or quality-inspection training preferred.
- Two or more years of quality-inspection experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or another regulated industry preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and written work instructions.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
- Experience using micrometers, calipers, height gages, dial indicators, plug gages, pin gages, and other precision measuring equipment.
- Ability to perform complex inspection setups and interpret technical test data.
- Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, First Article Inspection, and aerospace quality requirements preferred.
- Advanced computer skills a must.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping abilities.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members and other departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to use inspection tools and handle aerospace components safely.
- Ability to visually inspect small features and identify product defects.
- Ability to lift and move materials or components weighing up to 30 pounds, with assistance when necessary.
- Ability to work in office, inspection, warehouse, and production-floor environments.
Turbine Kinetics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
About Company
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.