Aircraft Mechanical Quality Inspector

Airbus Americas; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks a Mechanical Quality Inspector to support production and flightline inspections of aircraft mechanical, fuel, hydraulic, and flight control systems.

The candidate should have 5+ years in mechanical/structural inspections, knowledge of Quality Management Systems, and familiarity with inspection plans and drawings; aviation experience is preferred. Onsite role with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Quality Inspector Systems: a technician with a focus on Quality Inspection in system manufacturing in the aviation industry with a high school diploma.
• 5 years of relevant experience with emphasis on mechanical and/or structural components and assemblies.
• Previous experience in a mechanic or technician role is highly desirable.
• Airline experience is desirable.
• 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, optional, electrical).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English, which is required for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.

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, and final inspections during aircraft manufacture for compliance with design specifications, customers, and certification requirements.
• Document the technical inspections performed in production orders and the relevant customer line-based IT systems by inspection and complete other aircraft documents as well as prepare first article inspection reports.
• Support troubleshooting, Functional Test Procedures (FTPs), and participate in Quality Survey requests.
• Compile all technical data of non-conformance in order to launch the NCMS-based quality discrepancy sheets for professional assessment in accordance with the manufacturing engineering documentation.
• Attain skills to perform audits of Non-Conformance Rework Orders as part of the Material Review Board (MRB).
• Perform audits/reviews of workbooks to validate PV approval and process adherence.
• Track and maintain components during the Non Conformance process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

Inspection planning

Inspection coordination

Quality Mgmt Systems

English communication

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Drawing systems

Inspection plans

Inspection tools (length)

Job description

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks a Mechanical Quality Inspector to support production and flightline inspections of aircraft mechanical, fuel, hydraulic, and flight control systems.

The candidate should have 5+ years in mechanical/structural inspections, knowledge of Quality Management Systems, and familiarity with inspection plans and drawings; aviation experience is preferred. Onsite role with opportunities for career development.