FAI Coordinator

Paycom - ATS; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Demgy Pacific, LLC in Tacoma, WA is seeking a detail-oriented FAI Coordinator to support First Article Inspection Reports by organizing documentation, managing Net-Inspect Forms 1-3, and coordinating the FAI schedule. The role is primarily administrative with training provided to develop QA knowledge and potential growth into higher-level QA roles.

Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate across Quality, Engineering, Operations and Planning is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-2 years of administrative, document control, manufacturing, quality, or related experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working with detailed records, technical documentation, or data entry preferred.
• Previous aerospace, manufacturing, quality, inspection, or technical experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3 in Net-Inspect using customer-owned engineering and available production records.
• Gather and organize required FAI supporting documentation, including certifications, material records, special process certifications, inspection results, and other objective evidence
• Maintain the FAI schedule and communicate daily priorities to the FAI team based on established plans and customer/production needs
• Follow up on missing documentation, inspection results, approvals, and other open items that may delay FAI completion or product movement
• Monitor FAI status and identify schedule risks or constraints for escalation to Quality leadership
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, and other departments to obtain information needed to complete FAIR packages
• Ensure FAI records are complete, organized, and entered accurately before routing for technical review or approval
• Maintain visibility of FAI backlog, current priorities, and aging items
• Support submission and record retention of completed FAIRs in customer-required systems as applicable
• Generate routine FAI status and turnaround-time reporting
• Based on demonstrated capability and completed training, support basic dimensional inspection or part measurement activities as assigned
• Develop technical Quality Assurance skills, including engineering drawing interpretation, dimensional inspection, AS9102 requirements, and related quality processes

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Net-Inspect

ERP/MRP systems

Quality management systems

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Tacoma, WA 98409, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY

The FAI Coordinator supports the timely completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) by organizing required documentation, creating and maintaining Forms 1-3 in Net-Inspect, and coordinating the FAI schedule. This position reviews customer-owned engineering and supporting records to accurately populate FAI documentation, communicates established priorities to the FAI team, and follows up on open items to keep product moving. The role is primarily administrative and coordination focused. Technical, aerospace, manufacturing, or inspection experience is desired but not required; training will be provided to develop FAI and Quality Assurance knowledge. As skills and capability develop, this position may support basic product inspection and measurement activities and provides an opportunity to grow into higher-level Quality Assurance roles.

ELEMENTS RELATED TO THE FUNCTION

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Location:Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WA

JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to review customer-owned engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements to identify information needed for FAI documentation; prior technical drawing experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to learn, create, update, and maintain AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3 in Net-Inspect or similar systems
• Strong document control and record organization skills, including gathering certifications, material records, special process certifications, inspection records, and other required FAI documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain an accurate FAI schedule based on established production and customer priorities
• Strong follow-up skills with the ability to track open actions, missing documentation, and dependencies through completion
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across Quality, Engineering, Operations, Planning, and other departments
• High attention to detail and accuracy when entering data and reviewing documentation
• Ability to work independently within established processes and elevate issues when information, documentation, or support is needed
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and electronic document systems, preferred
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements, engineering drawings, GD&T, or dimensional inspection, preferred but not required

Technical Aptitude:

• Proficient: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and electronic quality/document management systems; Net-Inspect experience preferred

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• 1-2 years of administrative, document control, manufacturing, quality, or related experience, preferred but not required
• Experience working with detailed records, technical documentation, or data entry, preferred
• Previous aerospace, manufacturing, quality, inspection, or technical experience, preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will be required to routinely operate a motor vehicle and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

APPLICABLE METRICS

• FAI Aging Inventory
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point system
• Adhere to the Demgy Pacific Safety protocols

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3 in Net-Inspect using customer-owned engineering and available production records
• Gather and organize required FAI supporting documentation, including certifications, material records, special process certifications, inspection results, and other objective evidence
• Maintain the FAI schedule and communicate daily priorities to the FAI team based on established plans and customer/production needs
• Follow up on missing documentation, inspection results, approvals, and other open items that may delay FAI completion or product movement
• Monitor FAI status and identify schedule risks or constraints for escalation to Quality leadership
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, and other departments to obtain information needed to complete FAIR packages
• Ensure FAI records are complete, organized, and entered accurately before routing for technical review or approval
• Maintain visibility of FAI backlog, current priorities, and aging items
• Support submission and record retention of completed FAIRs in customer-required systems as applicable
• Generate routine FAI status and turnaround-time reporting
• Based on demonstrated capability and completed training, support basic dimensional inspection or part measurement activities as assigned
• Develop technical Quality Assurance skills, including engineering drawing interpretation, dimensional inspection, AS9102 requirements, and related quality processes

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies
• Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
• Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications: DISCLAIMER & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.