Quality Assurance Composite Assembly Inspector (Temporary)

Airbus; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd in Port Colborne, Ontario, is seeking a Professional in Quality Inspection to perform assembly, trim, shipping, lay-up and core inspection activities within the aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will verify conformity to drawings, maintain inspection records, lead root-cause and corrective actions, and collaborate with technicians to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards.

Qualifications

• College Diploma (Mechanical Engineering Technician or Technologist) or relevant experience.
• 5 years of composite experience (Manufacturing/Assembly Inspection) with ISO 9001/AS 9100.
• NDT/Ultrasonic Inspection experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assembly Inspection and Paint Inspection per drawings and MIDs.
• Record nonconformities and quarantine non-conforming parts with red tags.
• Create and maintain inspection plans and procedures.
• Lead root cause and corrective action processes using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools.
• Perform First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Inspect parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents and drawings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Education

College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technologist

Tools

NDT equipment (Ultrasonic)

Job description

Job Description:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Assembly Inspection/Paint Inspection

• Visual Inspection
• Verify potting material shelf life
• Verify that inserts, components, etc. are installed as per drawing.
• Visual Inspection for improper or insufficient coverage, rough surfaces, pitting.
• Dust inclusions, orange peel, tears, sagging or blistering.
• Inspecting parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
• Recording of nonconformities and quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.
• Create and maintain inspection plans and procedures.
• Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc..
• Perform First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans.
• Serve as a guide to Assembly technicians by sharing requirements and acceptance criteria for Inspection.
• Participate in all initial and recurrent training to maintain certifying staff authorities.

Trim Inspection

• Verification of tool validity
• Visual Inspection
• Inspection of parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
• Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.
• Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.

Shipping Inspection

• Verify that all inspection stages have been completed.
• Inspecting parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
• Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.
• Preparation of shipping documentation including Form Ones and C of Cs.
• Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans.
• Participate in all initial and recurrent training to maintain certifying staff authorities.
• Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.

Lay-up Inspection

• Review all materials in kits for shelf life & out life remaining
• Verification that all materials have been cut & identified with ply number & orientation
• Verification that Material Identification Sheets are complete.
• Verification validity of tooling.
• Visual Inspection to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
• Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans.
• Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.
• Serve as a guide to Layup technicians by sharing requirements and acceptance criteria for Inspection.
• Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.

Core Inspection

• Verification validity of tooling
• Verification of conformity to templates and drawings
• Visual Inspection for damage, cell ruptures, contamination dust /oil
• Inspection of parts to planned MIDs and Inspection documents , drawings etc.
• Recording of nonconformities & quarantining non conforming parts with red tags.
• Execute inspections to planned weekly and daily KPIs to Assembly Inspection Plans.
• Participate and lead root cause and corrective action process using Rapid 5 Whys, 8D tools etc.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• College Diploma (Mechanical Engineering Technician or Technologist) or relevant experience

Experience:

• 5 years of composite experience (Manufacturing/Assembly Inspection), specifically with a Quality Assurance System (ISO 9001, AS 9100)
• NDT/Ultrasonic Inspection experience an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Ability to work under broad supervision
• Independent and able to work with a team
• Attention to detail
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize work
• Professional working relationships with internal and external sources, including regulatory and quality certified agencies
• Able to work under pressure to meet demanding work schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Able to write accurate technical reports
• Ability to read various Blueprints
• Able to use measurement tools

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Inspection

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