Aviation Quality Inspector

Honda Aero; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Aero in North Carolina is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to ensure aircraft engine parts and assemblies meet type design and the company’s Quality Management System. You will perform visual inspections, use CMMs, and prepare samples for evaluation in a climate-controlled lab.

The role requires a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of aerospace inspection experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with gauges, GD&T, and basic measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years performing inspections in aerospace environment or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to established processes.
• Experience with visual inspection and characterization of surface defects.
• Blueprint reading skills for interpretation of drawings, notes, revisions, GD&T, tolerances and symbols a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform variety of visual inspections, including visual inspection for surface defect of metallic parts, composite parts, and welds, and perforation inspection and light leak inspection of laser drilled holes.
• Operate CMM and other inspection equipment using pre-defined programs and work instructions.
• Prepare test samples for evaluation, including cutting, mounting, and polishing of optical samples and separation of filter debris for SEM analysis.
• Evaluate supplier provided certifications to confirm material acceptability.
• Perform other inspection related tasks, as directed by Quality Management

Skills

Attention to detail

Visual inspection

CMM experience

Gaging basics

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMM

Height gages

Calipers

Micrometers

Profile projectors

Contracer

Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Responsible for performing quality-oriented tasks associated with inspection to ensure aircraft engine parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and installations are built to type design and meet the requirements of the Quality Management System.

Key Accountabilities

Perform variety of visual inspections, including visual inspection for surface defect of metallic parts, composite parts, and welds, and perforation inspection and light leak inspection of laser drilled holesPerform basic dimensional inspection layouts using, height gages, calipers, micrometers, pin gages, profile projectors, contracer, and other basic measurement equipmentOperate CMM and other inspection equipment using pre-defined programs and work instructionsPrepare test samples for evaluation, including cutting, mounting, and polishing of optical samples and separation of filter debris for SEM analysisEvaluate supplier provided certifications to confirm material acceptabilityPerform other inspection related tasks, as directed by Quality Management

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Educational Qualifications

High School Diploma

Minimum Experience

2 years performing inspections in aerospace environment, or equivalent experience.

Skills

Other Job-Specific Skills

Strong attention to detail and adherence to established processesExperience with visual inspection and characterization of surface defectsCoordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) experience, a plusKnowledge and basic understanding of tooling, gauges, specifications, and proceduresModerate knowledge and understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and techniquesExperience with common gaging such as:calipersmicrometersbore gagesheight gages,etc.

Blueprint reading skills for interpretation of drawings, notes, revisions, GD&T, tolerances and symbols a plus

Knowledge of MS Office productsAbility to work with in a team

Working Conditions

Climate-controlled laboratory environment precision measurement.The performance of this position routinely requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, mandatory hearing protection and safety shoes.Ability to lift up to 30-lbs.20/20 corrected vision and no color blindness.This position may be subject to working an off-shift schedule.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)Paid OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401K Plan with company match + additional contributionCareer Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development ProgramsAdditional Offerings:Lifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountTuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.