A220 Quality Inspector (Avionics)

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.

Position Summary: Responsible for the execution and confirmation of quality inspections as part of the production process with an emphasis on the aircraft avionics and electrical systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute technical inspections in the production process of the aircraft in the context of the authorization of manufacturer operation.
• Prepare and perform visual, incoming, first article, final inspections during aircraft manufacture for compliance for compliance with design specifications, customers and certification requirements.
• Document the technical inspections performed in the production orders SAP-based and the relevant SAL-based IT systems by inspection arks and complete other aircraft documents as well as prepare first article inspection reports.
• Support troubleshooting and participate in Quality Survey requests.
• Compile all technical data of non-conformance in order to launch the SAP-based quality discrepancy sheets for the professional assessment in accordance with the manufacturing engineering documentation.
• Document all the results of the technical inspector in the SAP based IT system.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Preferred: FAA Airframe & Powerplant License, an A&P license including inspection authorization is preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience as a Quality Inspector in an aviation company with an emphasis on avionics components.
• Previous experience as an avionics technician is highly desirable
• Airline experience is desirable

Licensure/Certifications:

• A&P License (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of drawing systems, inspection plans, and inspection coordination.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and tools used in the production line.
• Handling and use of inspection tools of the length measuring techniques (mechanical, optical, electrical).

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Specifically, in English which is required operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• n/a

Travel Required:

• Some travel if required

Eligibility:

• Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

• None

Decision Making, Complexity:

• See primary responsibilities

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• See primary responsibilities

Nature of Contacts:

Involved communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg which engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on shop floor.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
• Travel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions
• Space Limitations: Working on jigs at fuselage at a height of 15 feet.

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As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

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