QA Lead: First Article & Inspection (Aerospace)

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Distribution, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an Experienced Quality Production Specialist (FAI) to lead First Article Inspections and ensure conformance of complex hardware.

You will train shop personnel, review supplier First Articles, and coordinate disposition of non-conforming products, while adhering to AS9100/AS9102 standards and color/vision requirements. This role requires strong inspection methods and precise measurement with calipers and gages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related quality experience.
• 3+ years in QA inspection methods and First Article Inspection.
• 3+ years of using calipers, ring/pin gages, and comparators.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102.
• 4+ years reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead and train employees on First Article Inspection, Lab Controlled at Source, Outbound/Inbound Inspection, and Non-Conformance processes.
• Disposition and control of non-conforming products.
• Review and approval of First Articles from suppliers.
• Perform First Articles for submission to customers.

Skills

Quality experience

First Article Inspection

Gages & calipers

AS9100/AS9102

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Job description

Boeing Distribution, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an Experienced Quality Production Specialist (FAI) to lead First Article Inspections and ensure conformance of complex hardware.

You will train shop personnel, review supplier First Articles, and coordinate disposition of non-conforming products, while adhering to AS9100/AS9102 standards and color/vision requirements. This role requires strong inspection methods and precise measurement with calipers and gages.