Lead Inspector

Advanced Integration Technology, LP; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Inspector to ensure the highest quality standards in aerospace manufacturing. This role involves testing and inspecting products, identifying defects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll work closely with production teams to implement efficient workflows and maintain rigorous quality assessments. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development, making it an exciting place for those passionate about quality assurance and aerospace technology. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Medical Options

Casual Work Environment

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality inspection with aerospace experience required.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal inspection processes to ensure compliance.
• Perform inspections using precision measurement equipment.
• Reject products that do not meet quality standards.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Precision Measurement

Aerospace Manufacturing

Blueprint Reading

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Calibration Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Summary:

The Lead Inspector's responsibility is to test items, identify and document defects, analyze products, and return defect products to adhere to client’s requirements and industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the internal inspection process to assure compliance with purchase order requirements utilizing AIT systems & processes.
• Performs inspections using precision measurement equipment/devices.
• Verifies measurements on the line, or when applicable bringing a part to a separate temperature-controlled room time to time for analysis.
• Helps to create more efficient workflows and streamlines the inspection process.
• Inspects parts on a FIFO basis, unless there is urgent inspection required on other parts.
• Works along with the production force to build quality-in at the source.
• Coordinates calibration/re-calibration activities and maintains all records of various tools, instruments and gauges used for product acceptance or verification/validation.
• Rejects all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations.
• Performs regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from vendors and outgoing products for shipping.
• Measures product dimensions, examines functionality, and compares the final product to the specifications.
• Ensures proper operation of measurement equipment by following operating instructions.
• Reports non-conformities to the proper channel.
• Develops quality data packages for customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years of quality inspection related experience and/or training.
• Minimum of two years in Aerospace manufacturing/tooling.
• Able to locate reference point(s) on parts and measure dimensions such as angle, arc, and radii, using combinations of aids, such as surface plate parallel bars, angle plates, gauge blocks, plug pins, V blocks, sine bars, and precision measuring instruments such as a height gauge.
• Enova min level 2, 2D/MBS 3D min level 2 and/or Catia experience preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Follows processes and standard procedures.
• Follows written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Hands-on, get it done attitude.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understands how to use computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigating to websites, performing searches, and downloading files.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing programs, and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Ensures that decisions are made based on policies, rules, and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
• Performs consistently under stressful conditions.
• Easy to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships.
• Can handle frequent interruptions and can multi-task.
• Identifies problems and reviews relevant information to develop options, then implements the solutions.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members, and customers.

Work Conditions:

• Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment are located outdoors.

Exposure Types:

• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Cuts and/or burns.
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil.
• Intense bright light.
• Metal shavings.

Work Hours:

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may involve travel up to 20% of the time.

Physical Demands:

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.

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and operation of machines.

AIT Safety: AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective equipment.

AIT Quality: It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

AIT Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Security Clearance Statement: This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity: AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation: Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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