Quality Control Inspector, Processing - Aerospace

To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

May operate 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

May assist 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

Prepare 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

Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

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

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

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

Regularly 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

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

Visual ability to read precise measurements and part markings

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.