DoD SkillBridge: Quality Inspector

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team in Kinston, NC. This 180-day program is available to transitioning service members who can leverage their military technical expertise in a high-precision aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to visually inspect in-process and completed products, such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical/mechanical assemblies, and subassemblies, for structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds.
• Utilizes various measuring devices.
• Accepts or rejects defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
• Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Makes quality checks in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Makes line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.
• Performs dimensional inspections of parts or assemblies.
• Documents any non-conforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes and procedures.
• Inspects vendor, subcontractor or company parts and assemblies.
• Fulfills pre-determined sequences of work.
• Prepares and maintains quality records.
• Cross-trains and assists other employees, including cross-training in the Assembly Technician function or functions supported.
• Supports the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License including inspection authorization (preferred)
• 3 years of experience as a Quality Inspector in an aviation company or military aviation equivalent with an emphasis on mechanical and/or structural components and assemblies
• Previous experience in a mechanic or technician role is highly desirable
• Airline or military aviation experience is desirable

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans, and inspection coordination
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and tools used in the production line
• Handling and use of inspection tools of the length measuring techniques (mechanical, optical, electrical)

Skills

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans, and inspection coordination
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and tools used in the production line
• Handling and use of inspection tools of the length measuring techniques (mechanical, optical, electrical)

Benefits

Upon successful completion of the program and military separation, candidates may be considered for a permanent position. Full-time benefits include competitive base salaries, incentive compensation, a retirement savings plan, and comprehensive health and welfare coverage.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $35,000 - $45,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Skills

• Quality Management Systems
• Drawing Systems, Inspection Plans, and Inspection Coordination
• Principles, Practices, Methods, and Tools Used in the Production Line
• Length Measuring Techniques (Mechanical, Optical, Electrical)