Lead Inspector- weekend nights

Barnes Group; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Lead Inspector to support quality activities, verify inspections, document results, and determine hardware condition per technical documentation. The role requires close collaboration with the inspection team to uphold customer expectations and FAA standards.

Hours are Friday through Sunday, 6pm to 6am, with duties in a fast-paced manufacturing and office environment. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• FAA Certified Repairman or Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic highly desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of measuring instruments (micrometers, verniers, swing arm, dial gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents.
• Experience with CMM operation and programming is a differentiator.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of FAA, CAAC and EASA regulations.
• Strong communication and ability to teach/train.

Responsibilities

• Ascertain that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work.
• Verify inspection records, reports and forms used by the Repair Station before releasing the product for return to service.
• Proactively recommend changes in Quality processes and organization, industry standards and specific skill areas.
• Participate in professional forums on specific issues.
• Recommend changes in workflows where appropriate.
• Strive to improve quality at reduced cost.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Assist personnel assigned to the inspection department.
• Ensure continuity of inspection responsibility across shifts.
• Contribute to inspector training program.

Skills

Detail oriented

Blueprint reading

FAA regulations knowledge

CMM operation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMM programming

Job description

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Lead Inspector. We are seeking a dynamic individual to be responsible for supporting the quality activities including verifying that all inspections are properly performed and documented to meet customer expectations, and make determinations of hardware condition per technical documentation. This person will be a key member of the inspection team and help maintain the quality standards and specifications as required by our customer(s) and the FAA.

Hours - Friday - Sunday 6pm - 6am

Core Responsibilities:

• Ascertain that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work
• Verify the proper inspection record, reports and forms used by the Repair Station are properly executed prior to releasing the product for return to service
• Proactively, and in collaboration with peers, recommend changes in Quality processes and organization, industry standards and specific skill areas.
• Participate in professional forums on specific issues.
• Recommend changes in work flows where appropriate.
• Constantly strive to improve quality at reduced cost.
• Manufacturing and office environment with high paced, stressful workday
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively instructions, concepts, and solutions to all levels of employees
• Assist all personnel assigned to the inspection department
• Providing for continuity of inspection responsibility to ensure completion of required inspections when personnel shift or assignment changes occur.
• Be an active participant in development of the inspector training program.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment that meets all required health and safety requirements
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in aerospace environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communication skills.
• Previous FAA Certified Repairman or Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic highly desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of measuring instruments (i.e. various micrometers, verniers, swing snap, and dial gauges, etc)
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents.
• Experience with CMM operation and programming is a differentiator.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of FAA, CAAC and EASA regulations
• Strong communication and ability to teach/train.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicants must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

At Barnes Aerospace, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed