Inspector II

Vaupell; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaupell is seeking a QA Inspector 2 to oversee the quality of manufactured parts. You will inspect parts against drawings and specifications, generate NCRs, and maintain inspection records on the molding floor.

The role involves First Article inspections, internal audits, and training new team members to uphold QA standards. Candidates should have at least 1 year of QA manufacturing experience, be able to read aerospace drawings, and possess strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret aerospace drawings and specifications.
• High School diploma or equivalent; basic math and computer skills.
• 1 year of relevant QA experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts using hand-held M&TE and visual techniques.
• Accept/Reject parts based on quality plans.
• Create inspection records and generate NCRs for discrepancies.
• Assist in audits and training of new inspectors.
• Perform First Article inspections and in-process assessments on molding floor.
• Contribute to QA process improvements.

Skills

Reading aerospace drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

English reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm

Position Purpose

Oversee the quality of Vaupell manufactured parts by following a part-specific set of work instructions, defined by Quality Engineering in conjunction with customer drawings and specifications. QA inspector 2 will refine skills developed in their previous position and will become a resource for higher level QA duties, training and development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect parts using hand held M&TE and visual techniques.
• Use sample parts in comparison to current manufacturing orders.
• Understand work orders and work instructions, as well as verbal instruction.
• Understanding of lot sampling.
• Accept / Reject parts based on quality plans.
• Process parts physically and electronically using Vaupell software – Generate NCRs for discrepant parts.
• Create inspection records to validate QA procedures.
• Perform First Part buy-offs and in process inspections on Molding floor.
• Assist with internal audits of cells to ensure adherence to quality procedures.
• Creation and storage of new QA part samples
• Inspection of purchased goods – Receiving inspection (QRI)
• Assist in First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Assist in training of new team members to the quality values and standards
• Suggests improvements to QA processes to QA3 and above.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Guidelines

• Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Works well individually or within a team.
• Ability to understand and read/write in English.
• Ability to read aerospace drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• High School education or equivalent - Basic Math, problem solving & computer skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knows when to seek clarification on problems.
• Willingness to train other inspectors.
• 1 year relevant work experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain standing/walking through most of shift. The uncorrected or corrected vision in at least one eye shall be equal to or better than the following:

• Distance Vision: 20/25
• Vision at 14 Inches: Jaeger Number 2
• Color Vision Normal

Shift: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm