Aviation Quality Inspector

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Wages

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus

Industry-leading Benefit Plans

Paid time off

Disability—short/long term

401K Plan with company match

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. seeks an experienced inspector to ensure aircraft engine parts and assemblies meet design and Quality Management System requirements.

You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, operate CMM equipment, and prepare samples for evaluation in a climate-controlled lab. The role requires attention to detail, experience with inspection tooling, and the ability to read blueprints and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to established processes.
• Experience with visual inspection and characterization of surface defects.
• Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) experience, a plus
• Knowledge and basic understanding of tooling, gauges, specifications, and procedures
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and techniques
• Experience with gaging including calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of metallic and composite parts for surface defects.
• Perform dimensional inspection layouts using height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other basic measurement tools.
• Operate CMM and other inspection equipment using predefined programs and work instructions.
• Prepare optical test samples and SEM analysis preparation.
• Evaluate supplier certifications to confirm material acceptability.
• Perform other inspection tasks as directed by Quality Management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Visual inspection

CMM experience

Gaging basics

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gages and gauges

Job description

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

Honda 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 holes
• Perform basic dimensional inspection layouts using, height gages, calipers, micrometers, pin gages, profile projectors, contracer, and other basic measurement equipment
• 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

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 processes
• Experience with visual inspection and characterization of surface defects
• Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) experience, a plus
• Knowledge and basic understanding of tooling, gauges, specifications, and procedures
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and techniques
• Experience with common gaging such as:

• calipers
• micrometers
• bore gages
• height gages,
• etc.
• Blueprint reading skills for interpretation of drawings, notes, revisions, GD&T, tolerances and symbols a plus
• Knowledge of MS Office products
• Ability 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 Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product 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.