Job Description
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is offering opportunities for an Inspector Assembly and Installation B to join our Quality team in Everett and Renton, Washington. As an Inspector Assembly and Installation B, you will be a key contributor to our commitment to delivering high‑quality aircraft components. Your role will involve conducting thorough inspections of final assemblies and installations, ensuring that every part meets stringent quality standards and specifications. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to identify and resolve any defects, while also performing in‑process inspections to maintain operational excellence.
Position Responsibilities
- Inspect final assemblies, subassemblies, and installations of parts and systems for workmanship, fit, alignment, and conformance with drawings and specifications.
- Perform shakedown inspections and witness functional checks to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to evaluate and coordinate improvements in build processes and defect reduction initiatives.
- Investigate and resolve defect‑related problems, initiating and documenting nonconforming materials or assemblies as necessary.
- Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Plan and sequence work assignments, performing any necessary layout and mathematical computations.
- Use production sheets, shop mathematics, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments to accomplish work assignments.
- Review manufacturing plans and paperwork for completeness and compliance, identifying any missed operations or processes.
- Perform in‑process inspections, including checks for torque, seal squeeze out, and electrical bonding.
- Inspect electrical assemblies for proper installation, crimping, termination, and routing.
- Document discrepancies according to specifications and procedures and report them as necessary.
- Reject assemblies or installations that do not meet quality standards, noting discrepancies and requiring corrections.
- Verify and reinspect removals and reinstallations of parts and assemblies.
- Indicate Quality Assurance acceptance by stamping the appropriate paperwork and processing completed records.
- Initiate line and/or store checks to investigate whether rejectable conditions exist on other airplanes or parts/assemblies and maintain personal and tool certifications.
Physical Demands and Potential Hazards
- Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10‑15 lbs to 15‑35 lbs.
- Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
- Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
- Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
- Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
- Utilize personal safety gear to protect face, eyes, hands, arms, and feet while performing job duties.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector or in a related inspection role within a similar industry, such as Aerospace and Manufacturing.
- Experience in setting and using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6‑8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.
- Ability to complete Fall Protection Training.
- Ability to use a respirator or have been respirator certified.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk management.
- Experience with 3‑D Modeling tools.
Additional Requirements
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. Applicants must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. must be employed. Current Boeing employees in the Puget Sound region must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered; resumes sent via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.
Shift Work
This position is for a variety of shifts.
Relocation
This position offers relocation support based on candidate eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met per policies.
Union Representation
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM‑751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency
Pay: $26.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $56.36/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work, varying by geographic location, date of hire, and bargaining agreements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.