Sr. Quality Inspector

About the Role

The Senior Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, company standards, and customer requirements by performing detailed inspections of aviation accessories. This role involves overseeing inspections and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes.

Responsibilities

• Completes first run articles with support from engineering.
• Ensure shelf life is monitored and expired chemicals are properly segregated throughout the department.
• Verify all maintenance and repair tasks have been performed correctly and in accordance with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure traceability and accuracy of all documentation required for regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns in real-time.
• Conduct thorough inspections of aviation accessories to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, industry standards, and company quality assurance procedures.
• Perform thorough inspections of incoming, in-process, and final inspections of accessories to verify adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring instruments and testing equipment to inspect parts and assemblies for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Review and interpret technical documents/drawings and CMM’s to ensure accurate inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to address and resolve quality issues.
• Guide the workflow and direction of employees within the inspection process.
• Act as a key point of contact for quality-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to quality inspectors and other team members.
• Other duties as assigned.