Aerospace Qa Inspector

• Receives and inspects Outside Vendor (OSV) parts for compliance with required process, certification and any other required paperwork. Documents and reports on all discrepancies.

• Inspects purchased parts, assemblies, accessories, and raw materials for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments and devices: Examines items for defects in materials, work and damage occurring in transit.

• Performs in-process inspections per documented requirements and reports on all discrepancies.
• Prepares Inspection Discrepancy Report (IDR) as required. Inputs data into the QA database as required. Documents acceptance/rejections on the appropriate router.
• Performs source inspections as requested by customers and completes all associated documentation.
• Compares completed product with parts list, drawings, blueprints, customer purchase order, customer specifications and/or sample model to ensure that the product meets customer expectations. Verifies specified dimensions of product or material. Prepares and completes Detailed Inspection Plan (DIP).
• Performs first article inspections and completes all associated documentation.

• Assist in the writing and updating inspection procedures, protocols and checklists.
• Prepare inspection procedure outlines for reference use in subsequent inspections, using data obtained from blueprints, customer specifications, and procurement text
• Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective actions.

• Keep work area clean at all times (5 S’s).
• Other projects as assigned my Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager.

Education and Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School diploma or GED; or Completed apprenticeship from and accredited trade school. 0-2 years of demonstrated experience for Level 1 Quality Inspector, 2-5 years of demonstrated experience for Level 2 Quality Inspector, 5 or more years of demonstrated experience for Level 3 Quality Inspector.
• Minimum five years’ experience of dimensional tolerance inspection (Y14.5) of aerospace products preferred.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints, interpret work instructions, strong PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft word and Excel.
• ISO and /or NADCAP experience is preferred.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully perform essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform inspection duties within the designated quality inspection area separate from production.
• Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.