AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Customer Relations, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), IBM TSO/ISPF, ISO 9001, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mechanical Assembly, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Test & Measurement Equipment, Testing, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
Principal Responsibilities
- Capable of reading and understanding complex drawings.
- Ability to use a variety of complex inspection gages and equipment.
- Performs visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances.
- Identifies defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blue prints and Heim quality standards. Reports non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality management.
- Familiarity with Quality System(s) - ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.
- Coordinates and performs inspection processes and accepts product as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers. Interacts with customers during source inspection. Completes paperwork.
- Reviews and interprets customer specifications. Maintains and updates delegation/regulatory documentation. Verifies material and process certifications for compliance with customer/regulatory requirements.
- Passes customer required Delegation Program Tests to achieve and maintain delegation approval.
- Inspects and accepts product under the FAA: PMA/TSO program as a Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative. Prepares and signs FAA Airworthiness Approval Tags.
- Initiates and completes Fist Article Inspection Reports and other relevant quality reports.
- Maintains records, data and logs as necessary.
- Investigates and analyzes Quality issues and brings departments together to resolve problems. Provides written documentation and reports.
- Follows work procedures.
- Provides support to achieve short-term and long-term department / company goals.
- Provides leadership/training as needed.
- Ensures that production schedules and customer requirements are met.
- Maintains clean and safe work environment. Follows safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Reports safety incidents to supervisor.
- Makes recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contributes to 6 S programs in work area.
- Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in training/learning other positions. Accomplishes related results as needed.
Qualifications
An AS degree in Industrial Technology or equivalent work experience of 6-8 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment. "A" level Inspector or equivalent experience is required or any combination of knowledge, skill and experience to the satisfaction of the manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail, thoroughness and accuracy
Blueprint Reading
Inspection
Mechanical Ability
Measurement and Test Equipment
Communication (Speaking, Questioning, Listening)
Computer (Word, Excel, Access)
Customer focus
Decision Making
Dependability
Initiative
Interpreting Customer Requirements
Organization
Problem Solving
Results Oriented
Team Oriented
Writing, documentation
Knowledge Essential to the Position
Customer requirements
Inspection Techniques - Read and Interpret specifications
Other:
Travel: 25%
Requires Certificates / Licenses:
Customer Requirements / Quality Delegation Programs
FAA