Quality Inspector
Zenix Aerospace SoCal · San Diego, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
Who is Zenix Aerospace Jet Products?
Zenix Aerospace Jet Products uses its own near net shape starting blanks with sizes ranging from 2″ to 180″ diameter. Applications include turbine engine parts, nacelle mounting and attach rings, and duct fittings. Produces complex machined rings and ring components in titanium, nickel, cobalt, stainless and aluminum alloys. Major markets for current production are airframe structural rings and assemblies, including the nacelle and thrust reverser, and a variety of rings and cases for turbine engines.
What Does the Job Involve?
The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspection and documentation of mechanical hardware for dimensional and physical compliance.
What Will My Responsibilities Include?
- Inspects incoming, in-process, and outgoing material, parts, and assemblies to specifications and blueprints following standard shop practices and/or special instructions.
- Performs dimensional and visual in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
- Performs first article, floor, and final inspections of multiple operations or completed parts.
- Inspects assemblies, subassemblies, hardware, and parts for compliance with specifications, drawings, manuals, and customer/government requirements.
- Inspects raw material and customer-furnished material for conformance to specifications, certificate packs, and purchase order requirements.
- Verifies certificate pack information (part number, job number, heat/lot number, serial/forging number, quantity, size, and shape).
- Accurately counts and visually inspects material for damage and cleanliness.
- Identifies items for acceptance or rejection and records required information on the traveler and certificate pack.
- Rejects nonconforming material and manages items in the hold/rework area.
- Clears and receives items in the MRP system.
- Stores raw material in designated areas.
- Completes and forwards certificate packs and documentation to the appropriate departments.
- Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock.
- Reports inspection results and status within manufacturing operations.
- Follows written and verbal directions and completes work independently with minimal supervision.
- Assists in training inspectors in lower classifications as needed.
- Teaches, coaches, and facilitates processes when required.
- Listens and adheres to corporate policies, goals, and objectives; accepts constructive criticism; establishes goals; and demonstrates initiative and commitment.
What Key Skills Do I Need?
- Input data into computer programs.
- Maintain filing systems.
- Maintain logs.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Calculator.
- Personal computer.
- Ability to operate a forklift or pallet jack.
- Digital Inspection Tools.
What Qualifications Should I Have?
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: 2+ years of quality manufacturing experience preferred.
- Technical aptitude: Comparable to those required in aerospace inspection or other industries that utilize precision gauges and specialized measurement tools.
Why Join Zenix Aerospace?
- Competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.