First Article Inspector

Final QC Inspection

• Perform and monitors inspection activities for First Article Inspection assemblies that are contractually required.
• Read and interpret customer contractual requirements as it defines AS9102 FAI verification.
• Inspects and verifies fiber optic assemblies to ensure they meet customer and AFSI assembly drawings.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to create an AS9102 FAI Report (Form 1: Part Number Accountability Form Instructions, Form 2: Product Accountability Material, Special Processes and functional Testing and Form 3:
Characteristic Accountability, Verification and Compatibility Evaluation).
• Ability to create bubble charts and document attribute and variable characteristics (and tolerances).
• Ability to read and interpret customer and internal drawings.
• Solid understanding of SAE AS9102, Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirements.
• Ability to use SMIs (Standard Measurement Instruments (i.e.., calipers, thread gages, height gages, CMM, Optical Comparators), etc.).
• Interface with Engineering, Sales, Quality and Manufacturing staff in resolving FAI conformance issues.
• Interface with customers regarding FAI requirements.
• Ability to acquire material certifications relating to AS9102 FAI detail parts and process list.
• Document inspection results into the Access Database.
• Verify that SMIs are calibrated and in functional operating condition.
• Ability to identify and document nonconformances, as required.

Qualifications / Skills
• Blueprint reading and interpreting
• Basic math (geometry) skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Products)
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Documentation skills
• Hand/eye coordination
• Reporting skills

Education and experience requirements:
• HS diploma or equivalent (college degree, a plus)
• Experience with quality control techniques

Additional Skills:
• Experience with measuring SMIs (calipers, ring and plug gauges, rulers, meters, height gages,
and other measuring instruments).
• One to two years quality inspector experience