Inspector, Lead

About the role

As the Lead Inspector you will ensure that all incoming and outgoing materials go through the proper levels of inspection according to both AAR and ISO 9000 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead outgoing and/or incoming inspection.
• Process incoming and outgoing material.
• Enforce Quality Control requirements per ISO 9000 and customer requirements manual.
• Administer effective training and on-the-job training of Quality Control inspectors.
• Assist the Quality Management team in reviewing and updating department standards.
• Interface with different departments in ACSW.
• Provide day-to-day departmental supervision.
• Lead and coordinate daily inspection activities across the shop (e.g., in-process inspections, discrepancies).
• Ensure adherence to AS9100, FAA, EASA, and company-specific quality standards (all procedures and work instructions associated with the Inspection department).
• Provide technical guidance on inspection procedures, documentation, and root cause analysis.
• Foster a safety- and quality-focused culture across inspection teams (lead by example).
• Review Ship/Rec findings upon receipt or shipment.
• Support the Internal Audit Program.
• Participate in root cause investigations.
• Ensure timely disposition and follow-up on rework or scrap items (including Form 10 process).
• Analyze inspection results and trends to recommend process improvements and defect reduction.
• Review and approve inspection reports, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and quality logs.
• Maintain a calibrated tooling and consumables list for the department.
• Report Quality Matrix to management.
• Participate in First Article Inspections (FAI) and new product introduction (NPI) evaluations.
• Handle purchase order requests.
• Coordinate Boeing Source / Exostar.
• Perform various minor tasks from Supervisor / Director.
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to company values and ethics.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: maintains a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Organization: detail-oriented and always prepared.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.
• Strong judgment and decision-making.

Requirements

• FAA Repairman Certification.
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties, the employee may regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• The work environment is a warehouse setting; candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and comply with OSHA standards.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime).