Quality Inspector

Position Description

Inspects parts for conformity to customer requirements. Aerospace knowledge a major plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Inspect parts for conformity to customer requirements utilizing a variety of inspection tools.

- Verify completion of production documentation and process shipments.

- Comply with quality management system requirements.

- Verify material & process certification documentation meets customer requirements.

- Ensure product meets all customer requirements.

- Detect and document nonconforming product.

- Ensure inspection methods and equipment used are appropriate and effective.

- Ensure inspection intervals are statistically valid.

- Ensure customer quality requirements are communicated to machine operators and understood.

- Provide machine operators with data required to correct nonconforming parts.

- Ensure all process documentation is completed and all required certification documentation is accurate.

- Compliance with AS9100D and customer-specific requirements.

Competencies

- Geometric dimensioning and tolerance understanding. ASME Y14.5-2009.

- Brown and Sharpe Micro-Val CMM experience a plus.

- Experience with CMM Manager software a plus.

- Use of many types of inspection equipment, dial indicators, gage blocks, micrometers.

- Good computer skills, experience with office software and some knowledge of drawing/cad software.

- Good record keeping and organizational skills.

- Good communication skills.

- Ability to assist with PPAPs, FAI reports, Gage R&R and other quality tools.

- Good math skills, Machine Shop basics

- Familiar with AS9100 shop environment.

Specific Training Required

- Inspection, Control of Nonconforming Outputs, ID & Traceability, Configuration Management.

- Familiarity with Jet Machined Products inspection forms and record keeping practices.

- AS9100 awareness.

Education Required/Preferred

- Vocational or non-vocational High School Graduate or GED

Experience Required/Preferred

- Quality inspection background

Decision Making (How much direct supervision is given)

Works alongside production to ensure products meet requirements. Reports nonconforming product to Quality Manager.

Direct Supervisor

General Manager

Direct Subordinate(s)

None

Potential Impacts of Failure

- Improper inspection techniques, allowing inferior product to be produced in volume and possibly reach

customers.

- Poor documentation resulting in failure to meet customer documentation requirements.

- Improper handling of nonconformance resulting in escape of nonconforming product.

Physical/Mental Demands

- Occasional lifting of heavy objects.

Work Environment

- Mostly shop environment

- Some of time spent in shop environment; ear and eye protection required

Frequency of Overtime/Extended Hours

- Occasional depending on current workload.

Travel Required

- None