Quality Control Inspector, Processing - Aerospace

About the role

Inspectors are key personnel in the Accurus Quality Department, performing inspections on newly received goods and work-in-process, and final inspections of machined aerospace parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and work instructions. They document specific information regarding approvals and non-conforming parts and may be involved in problem-solving to identify rework requirements. Additionally, they provide quality and/or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Determines and utilizes appropriate inspection methods and instruments (micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, CMM, etc.) to complete in-process and final inspection of machined aerospace parts and assemblies, including simple to moderate layouts and setups on a surface plate
• Operates CMM
• Inspects complex machined fixtures and parts using advanced measuring and layout instruments and equipment
• Participates in design reviews on cross-functional teams to ensure that conformance to specifications, inspectability, reliability, and quality system objectives are met; provides technical support for manufacturing operations to ensure part quality
• Aids engineering with the qualification and validation of new or changed tooling or parts
• Interprets drawings featuring Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) to identify product inspection requirements
• Generates inspection reports; analyzes inspection reports to determine adherence to drawings, specifications, and processing procedures; initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements
• Prepares detailed inspection documentation, such as written descriptions of inspection results, including deviations from engineering specifications
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate the resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary rework or re-inspection
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required.

Qualifications

• A high School Diploma or GED equivalent
• An associate degree or similar post-secondary or vocational training in machining or a similar program is preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a CMM Operator in a machining environment; aerospace industry experience is preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated accuracy in reading and interpreting blueprints, planning, and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, manufacturing control plans, including PCM, and other technical design standards
• Advanced mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents), familiar with geometric tolerance
• Experience in accurately reading precision measuring instrumentation, including mics, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and other similar devices
• Understanding of nonconforming product
• Knowledge of customer and industry standards and quality system requirements, including AS9100, and FAA requirements
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques (i.e., Statistical Quality Control/Statistical Process-Control, etc.) is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (English)
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; ERP experience is advantageous

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas
• Periodically lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using cranes or other material handling equipment and/or peer assistance
• Periodically climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts, or other messaging
• Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and manually examine parts
• Use visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors
• Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and manually examine parts
• Use visual ability to read precise measurements and part markings

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly
• The employee may be exposed to: Excessive noise (hearing protection required), Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly), Extreme temperatures (occasionally), Hazardous equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)
• The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear is required.